Senior Detention Officer

Core Civic

6h • Onsite

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 company is seeking a Senior Detention Officer who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. This role assists in the supervision of the administrative and operational security activities in a detention facility. The Senior Detention Officer directly supervises Detention Officers assigned to the shift, provides for the protection of each inmate/resident, and ensures the preservation of each inmate’s/resident’s legal rights. Responsibilities also include supervising the count of inmates/residents and directing adherence to all key control procedures. The position requires the ability to work any post assignment on any shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
• Three years experience in a criminal justice field, which preferably includes one year in a supervisory capacity.
• Completion of basic pre-service officer training and, where applicable, be a non-commissioned security officer licensed by the state of employment.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide general supervision of Detention Officers and inmates/residents on the shift in the performance of their duties and evaluate as prescribed by the facility and corporate policy.
• Conduct inspections of all housing and general use areas to ensure that proper standards, facility operating procedures and corporate guidelines of security, health, safety, sanitation and welfare are maintained; direct staff and inmate/resident resources to correct problems detected.
• Assist in supervising the internal and external security of the facility; routinely inspect posts to observe alertness of personnel and to confirm security is properly maintained at all times.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees