Senior Correctional Officer, Inmate Relations

CoreCivic • Hartsville, TN

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About The Position

CoreCivic is seeking a Senior Correctional Officer, Inmate Relations to provide service in an institutional, secure setting. This uniformed, security-trained member of the Unit Management Team is responsible for addressing daily inmate issues before they develop into significant matters, incidents, or grievances. The officer ensures that services and programs are delivered to inmates assigned to the unit as designed and is responsible for an assigned group of inmates, with a focus on resolving day-to-day living issues before they escalate.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED certification, or equivalent.
• Two years of security experience in a criminal justice field; this preferably includes one year in a supervisory capacity. Additional education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Resolve daily inmate issues before they become significant matters, incidents, or grievances.
• Ensure services and programs are delivered to inmates assigned to the unit as designed.
• Conduct daily rounds through assigned units, speaking with staff and inmates and observing unit operations and interactions.
• Help ensure the unit operates safely and securely, and anticipate situations that may arise.
• Conduct one-on-one meetings with inmates about grievances or potential grievances and resolve matters within policy.
• Develop interactive working relationships with inmates that support informal resolution of issues.

What This Job Offers

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