Chief of Security

CoreCivic • Eden, TX

3d

About The Position

The Chief of Security coordinates and monitors the facility’s overall security operations. The role ensures appropriate staffing levels across all shifts and posts and maintains the safety and security of staff and inmates. It also promotes compliance with applicable policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and standards.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required; Social or Behavioral Science or a related field is preferred.
• Four years of correctional work experience, including two years as a Shift Supervisor, Unit Manager, CoreCivic department head, or equivalent.
• Correctional work experience must include three years of supervisory experience overseeing correctional employees.
• Additional qualifying full-time correctional supervisory experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Knowledge of correctional custody methods and techniques, pertinent facility rules, regulations and standards, and the principles and practices of supervision and training.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• A valid driver's license.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in Social or Behavioral Science or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor the overall security operations of the facility.
• Ensure proper staffing levels for all shifts and posts.
• Maintain the safety and security of staff and inmates.
• Promote compliance with applicable policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager