Correctional Officer

CoreCivic • Alamo, GA

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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 role involves supervising people in housing units, during meals and recreation, on work assignments, and throughout other facility activities. The officer may need to employ weapons or force to maintain discipline and order. Officers may be assigned to varied posts, including armory/key control, housing units, kitchen, medical, and visitation, and must be available to work any shift. CoreCivic provides paid training and, where applicable, pays for the required state non-commissioned security officer license. Veterans are encouraged to apply, and 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 18 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; CoreCivic pays the cost.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Company-matched 401(k).
• Paid time off and federal holidays.
• Healthcare and wellness programs.
• Paid training and, where applicable, certifications.

What This Job Offers

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