Correctional Officer

CoreCivic • Nicholls, GA

24d

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 position may require using weapons or force to maintain discipline and order.

Officers are responsible for maintaining order and security and must be available to work any hours or shifts. Assignments may include posts such as armory or key control, housing units, the kitchen, medical areas, and visitation. CoreCivic provides paid training and, where applicable, pays the cost of obtaining a non-commissioned security officer license in the state of employment. Current Georgia BCOT-certified officers are eligible for an offer of up to $5,000, and all applicants must have certification at the time of hire. The posting lists pay of $22.03–$23.23 per hour and encourages veterans to apply; 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.
• All applicants must have certification at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Current Georgia BCOT certification; applicants with this certification are offered up to $5,000.
• Military service may qualify applicants for positions requiring criminal justice experience.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Company-matched 401K.
• Paid time off and federal holidays.
• Healthcare and wellness programs.
• Paid training and, where applicable, certifications; CoreCivic pays the cost of the applicable state non-commissioned security officer license.

What This Job Offers

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