Senior Correctional Officer

Core Civic • NICHOLLS, GA

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About The Position

The Senior Correctional Officer assists in supervising administrative and operational security activities in a correctional facility. The role directly supervises Correctional Officers assigned to the shift and helps protect inmates’/residents’ safety and preserve their legal rights. The position also involves overseeing staff and inmate/resident duties, evaluating performance as prescribed by facility and corporate policy, inspecting housing and general-use areas, addressing identified problems, and helping supervise facility security.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED certification, or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in a criminal justice field; experience preferably includes one year in a supervisory capacity.
• Additional education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Completion of basic pre-service officer training.
• Where applicable, a non-commissioned security officer license from the state of employment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• At least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a supervisory capacity is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general supervision of Correctional Officers and inmates/residents on the shift and evaluate performance as prescribed by facility and corporate policy.
• Inspect housing and general-use areas to ensure security, health, safety, sanitation, and welfare standards, operating procedures, and corporate guidelines are maintained.
• Direct staff and inmate/resident resources to correct problems identified during inspections.
• Assist in supervising the internal and external security of the facility.
• Routinely inspect posts to observe personnel alertness and confirm security is properly maintained.
• Help protect each inmate/resident and preserve each inmate’s/resident’s legal rights.

What This Job Offers

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