Detention Officer

Core Civic • EDEN, TX

10d

About The Position

At CoreCivic, employees are driven by service, high standards of professionalism, and responsibility for improving the public good. The Detention Officer performs routine duties under established policies, regulations, and procedures to maintain order and provide security, care, and direct supervision of inmates or residents in a correctional facility. Duties take place in housing units, during meals and recreation, on work assignments, and throughout other facility activities. The role may involve using weapons or force to maintain discipline and order. Officers must be able to work any post assignment on any shift and may be assigned to interchangeable work areas such as armory/key control, housing units, kitchen, medical, and visitation.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED certification, or equivalent.
• Complete pre-service correctional officer training.
• Where applicable, hold a non-commissioned security officer license in the state of employment.
• Valid driver's license and clear driving record.
• Ability to complete required training established or necessary to meet contract requirements and/or standards.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Able to work any post assignment on any shift.

Responsibilities

• Maintain order, safety, and security of residents 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.
• Perform routine duties in accordance with established policies, regulations, and procedures.
• May employ weapons or force to maintain discipline and order.
• Work in interchangeable assignments, including armory/key control, housing units, kitchen, medical, and visitation.

What This Job Offers

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