Senior Detention Officer

CoreCivic • Milan, NM

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About The Position

CoreCivic is seeking a Senior Detention Officer to assist with supervision of administrative and operational security activities in a detention facility. The position directly supervises Detention Officers assigned to the shift and helps protect inmates’ and residents’ safety and legal rights. The Senior Detention Officer supervises inmate/resident counts and ensures adherence to key control procedures. The employee must be able to work any post assignment on any shift.

The role includes supervising Detention Officers and inmates/residents during the shift, evaluating staff as prescribed by facility and corporate policy, and inspecting housing and general-use areas. The Senior Detention Officer ensures standards and procedures for security, health, safety, sanitation, and welfare are maintained, and directs staff and inmate/resident resources to address detected problems. The position also assists with internal and external facility security, routinely inspecting posts to assess personnel alertness and confirm security is maintained.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED certification, or equivalent.
• Three years of experience in a criminal justice field; experience 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.
• At least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide general supervision of Detention Officers and inmates/residents on the shift and evaluate staff as prescribed by facility and corporate policy.
• Conduct inspections of housing and general-use areas to ensure standards and procedures for security, health, safety, sanitation, and welfare are maintained.
• Direct staff and inmate/resident resources to correct problems found 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.
• Supervise inmate/resident counts and direct adherence to key control procedures.
• Help protect each inmate’s/resident’s safety and preserve their legal rights.
• Work any post assignment on any shift.

What This Job Offers

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