Senior Correctional Officer

Core Civic • ALAMO, GA

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About The Position

CoreCivic is seeking a Senior Correctional Officer to provide supervision and security in an institutional, secure correctional setting. The role assists with administrative and operational security activities, directly supervises Correctional Officers assigned to the shift, and helps protect inmates’/residents’ safety and legal rights.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Provide general supervision of Correctional Officers and inmates/residents on the shift and evaluate staff as prescribed by facility and corporate policy.
• Inspect housing and general-use areas to ensure compliance with security, health, safety, sanitation, welfare, facility operating procedures, and corporate guidelines; direct staff and inmate/resident resources to correct identified problems.
• Assist in supervising internal and external facility security; routinely inspect posts to observe personnel alertness and confirm that security is properly maintained.

What This Job Offers

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