Senior Detention Officer

$20.33 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.

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