Senior Detention Officer

CoreCivic • Eden, TX

5d

About The Position

The Senior Detention Officer assists with supervising administrative and operational security activities in a detention facility and directly supervises Detention Officers assigned to the shift. The role supports the protection of inmates’ and residents’ safety and legal rights, oversees inmate/resident counts, and ensures adherence to key control procedures. The officer must be able to work any post assignment on any shift.

The Senior Detention Officer provides general supervision of Detention Officers and inmates/residents during the shift, evaluates staff as prescribed by facility and corporate policy, inspects housing and general-use areas, and directs staff and inmate/resident resources to correct identified problems. The role also assists with internal and external facility security by routinely inspecting posts and checking personnel alertness and security practices.

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.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to work any post assignment on any shift.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising administrative and operational security activities in the detention facility.
• Directly supervise Detention Officers assigned to the shift.
• Provide for the protection of each inmate/resident and the preservation of their legal rights.
• Supervise inmate/resident counts and direct adherence to key control procedures.
• Provide general supervision of Detention 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, welfare, and operating standards are maintained.
• Direct staff and inmate/resident resources to correct problems detected 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.

What This Job Offers

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