Correctional Officer

CoreCivic • Youngstown, OH

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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 officer supervises people in housing units, during meals and recreation, on work assignments, and throughout other facility activities. The role may require using weapons or force to maintain discipline and order. Officers may be assigned to varied posts, including armory and key control, housing units, the kitchen, medical, and visitation. Candidates must be available to work any hours and any shift. CoreCivic provides paid training and, where applicable, pays for the required state security-officer license.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED certification, or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to complete required training.
• Availability to work any hours and any shift.
• At least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain order and security of inmates in a correctional facility.
• Provide security, care, and direct supervision of inmates or residents during facility activities, including in housing units, at meals, during recreation, and on work assignments.
• 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; CoreCivic pays the cost of the applicable state security-officer license.

What This Job Offers

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