Correctional Assistant

CoreCivic • Lecanto, FL

7d

About The Position

CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Assistant to provide care and support in an institutional, secure setting. The role performs routine duties in accordance with established policies, regulations, and procedures to maintain order and provide security in a correctional facility. The Correctional Assistant supports safety initiatives by performing security functions in areas without inmate contact.

The position involves following assigned post orders, monitoring safety practices, preparing and distributing safety and accident reports as required, and notifying appropriate personnel about serious or unusual incidents and emergencies. It also requires conducting counts and surveillance, helping prevent escapes, and performing duties that may involve movement through secured areas and physically demanding tasks.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED certification, or equivalent.
• Must complete pre-service correctional officer training.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to complete any required training.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be available to work any hours and shift.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and implement actions required by specific post orders for assigned posts.
• Monitor safety practices and prepare and disseminate safety and accident reports as required by policy.
• Notify appropriate personnel in cases of serious or unusual incidents and emergencies.
• Perform mathematical calculations to accurately conduct periodic inmate/resident counts.
• Conduct visual and audio surveillance for extended periods and reliably identify inmates/residents visually.
• Aid in preventing escapes.
• Perform other duties that may involve quickly entering and exiting secured areas, moving heavy objects, accessing elevated surfaces, passing through openings, and moving over obstacles in confined areas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED