Correctional Officer

Core Civic • Lecanto, FL

12d

About The Position

CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Officer to provide secure, high-quality care in an institutional setting. The role performs routine duties under established policies, regulations, and procedures to maintain order and provide for the security, care, and direct supervision of inmates or residents throughout facility activities. Duties may involve employing weapons or force to maintain discipline and order.

Officers may be assigned to a variety of posts, including armory/key control, housing units, the kitchen, medical, and visitation. Non-certified officers will receive training for FDLE state certification upon employment; existing FDLE certification is a plus. CoreCivic recognizes military service as qualifying experience for positions requiring criminal justice experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED certification, or equivalent.
• Complete pre-service correctional officer training after hire.
• Where applicable, obtain a non-commissioned security officer license from the state of employment.
• Be certified in Corrections through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and in good standing.
• Valid driver's license.
• Demonstrated ability to complete required training.
• Availability to work any hours and any shift.
• At least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Existing FDLE certification as a correctional officer is a plus.
• Military service may qualify as experience for positions requiring criminal justice experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain order and security of inmates in a correctional facility.
• Provide for the security, care, and direct supervision of inmates or residents in housing units, at meals, during recreation, on work assignments, and during other facility activities.
• Perform routine duties in accordance with established policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Work a variety of 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.

What This Job Offers

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