Correctional Officer

CoreCivic • Las Animas, CO

20d

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 must be able to work any hours and shifts 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 the cost of obtaining a state non-commissioned security officer license. Military service may qualify applicants for positions requiring criminal justice experience.

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 applicants 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 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 shifts and posts, which may include armory/key control, housing units, kitchen, medical, or visitation.
• 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 license.

What This Job Offers

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