$24.50 / per hour
At CoreCivic, our employees are driven bya deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibilityto better the public good.
We are currently seeking a Senior Detention Officer who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in aninstitutional, secure setting.
Come join a team that is dedicated tomaking an impact for the people and communities we serve.
TheSenior Detention Officer assists in the supervision of the administrative andoperational security activities in a detention facility.
Directly supervises Detention Officersassigned to the shift. Provides for theprotection of each inmate / resident and the preservation of eachinmate’s / resident’s legal rights.
Supervises the count of inmates / residents and directs adherence to allkey control procedures. Must be able towork any post assignment on any shift.
- 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.
Qualifications :
- High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
- Three years experience in a criminal justice field, which preferably includes one year in a supervisory capacity.
- Additional education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
- 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.