Updated Sign-on Bonus up to $5,000, if COTA certified with more than a year's worth of experience Sign-On bonus up to $8,000 between July 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024.
$24.03 per hour. Relocation Offered!
At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good.
We are hiring immediately for a Correctional Officer who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting.
As a CoreCivic employee, you can expect :
- Company matched 401K
- Paid time off and federal holidays
- Healthcare and wellness programs
- Paid Training and where applicable certifications
The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates / residents in housing units, at meals, during recreation, on work assignments and during all other phases of activity in a correctional facility.
You may have to employ weapons or force to maintain discipline and order. Veterans are encouraged to apply.
- You are responsible for maintaining order and security of inmates in a correctional facility.
- You must be able to work any shift, as you may be assigned to a variety of posts including, but not limited to, armory / key control, housing units, kitchen, medical, visitation, etc.
- CoreCivic recognizes your military service to qualify you for positions
requiring criminal justice experience.
You may be a fit for this role if you :
- Have a high school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
- We train you to be successful : Paid training, and where applicable, be a non-commissioned security officer licensed by the state of employment (we pay the cost for you).
- Have a valid driver's license.
- Can demonstrate the ability to complete any required training.
- Are available to work any hours, any shift.
- Are at least 18 years of age.