Correctional Assistant

Core Civic • Lecanto, FL

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About The Position

At CoreCivic, employees are driven by a sense of service, high standards of professionalism, and a responsibility to better the public good. The Correctional Assistant performs routine duties under established policies, regulations, and procedures to maintain order and provide security in a correctional facility. The role supports safety initiatives by performing security functions in areas without inmate contact.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Read, comprehend, 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 of serious or unusual incidents and emergencies.
• Use basic mathematical operations with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals to perform tasks such as periodic inmate/resident counts.
• Conduct visual and audio surveillance for extended periods, including reliably identifying inmates/residents visually.
• Help prevent escapes and perform duties that may involve 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