Senior Detention Officer

CoreCivic • Appleton, MN

3d

About The Position

At CoreCivic, employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism, and a responsibility to better the public good. The Senior Detention Officer assists in supervising the administrative and operational security activities in a detention facility and directly supervises Detention Officers assigned to the shift. The position provides for the protection of each inmate/resident and preservation of their legal rights. The officer supervises inmate/resident counts and directs adherence to key control procedures. The role must be able to work any post assignment on any shift.

The Senior Detention Officer provides general supervision of Detention Officers and inmates/residents on the shift and evaluates staff as prescribed by facility and corporate policy. The officer conducts inspections of housing and general-use areas to ensure standards and procedures for security, health, safety, sanitation, and welfare are maintained, directing staff and inmate/resident resources to correct identified problems. The role also assists with supervising internal and external facility security, routinely inspecting posts to observe personnel alertness and confirm security is maintained.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED certification, or equivalent.
• Three years of experience in a criminal justice field; this preferably includes 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.
• Where applicable, a non-commissioned security officer license from the state of employment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be able to work any post assignment on any shift.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Detention Officers and inmates/residents on the assigned shift and evaluate staff in accordance with facility and corporate policy.
• Protect inmates/residents and preserve their legal rights.
• Supervise inmate/resident counts and direct compliance with key control procedures.
• Inspect housing and general-use areas to ensure security, health, safety, sanitation, and welfare standards are maintained.
• Direct staff and inmate/resident resources to correct problems found during inspections.
• Assist in 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