Correctional Officer-Central Arizona Florance Correctional Complex

CoreCivic•Florence, AZ

About The Position

CoreCivic is hiring a Correctional Officer to provide security, care, and direct supervision of inmates or residents in a secure correctional facility. The officer supervises people in housing units, during meals and recreation, on work assignments, and throughout other facility activities. The role may require the use of weapons or force to maintain discipline and order. Officers must be available for any hours or shift and may be assigned to posts such as armory/key control, housing units, kitchen, medical, and visitation. CoreCivic provides paid training and, where applicable, pays for the cost of state licensing as a non-commissioned security officer. Military service may qualify applicants for positions requiring criminal justice experience.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED certification, or equivalent.
Valid driver's license.
At least 21 years of age.
Ability to complete required training.
Availability to work any hours and any shift.
Where applicable, obtain a non-commissioned security officer license in the state of employment; paid training and licensing costs are provided.

Nice To Haves

Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Military service may qualify applicants for positions requiring criminal justice experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain order and security of inmates in a correctional facility.
Provide care and direct supervision of inmates or residents in housing units, during meals and recreation, on work assignments, and during other facility activities.
Use weapons or force when necessary to maintain discipline and order.
Work assigned posts, which may include armory/key control, housing units, kitchen, medical, or visitation.
Complete required training.