Correctional Officer (Located in Shelby, MT)

CoreCivic • Shelby, MT

19h • Onsite

About The Position

CoreCivic is hiring a Correctional Officer to provide security, care, and direct supervision of inmates/residents in a secure correctional facility. The role covers housing units, meals, recreation, work assignments, and all other phases of facility activity. The officer may need to employ weapons or force to maintain discipline and order.

Officers maintain order and security and may be assigned to a variety of posts, including armory/key control, housing units, kitchen, medical, and visitation. Employees must be available to work any hours or shift. Paid training is provided, and where applicable CoreCivic pays the cost of obtaining a non-commissioned security officer license in the state of employment. Veterans are encouraged to apply, and military service may qualify candidates 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 any required training.
• Availability to work any hours and any shift.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain order and security of inmates in a correctional facility.
• Provide for the security, care, and direct supervision of inmates/residents in housing units, at meals, during recreation, on work assignments, and during other facility activities.
• Work assigned posts, which may include armory/key control, housing units, kitchen, medical, and visitation.
• Employ 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 required state security-officer license.
• Shuttle services are available for candidates located in Great Falls.

What This Job Offers

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