Senior Correctional Officer

CoreCivic • Florence, AZ

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About The Position

CoreCivic is seeking a Senior Correctional Officer to help supervise 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 pays $33.79 per hour.

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 substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Completion of basic pre-service officer training.
• Where applicable, a non-commissioned security officer license issued by the state of employment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a supervisory capacity.

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 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 with supervising internal and external facility security.
• Routinely inspect posts to observe personnel alertness and confirm security is properly maintained.

What This Job Offers

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