Senior Detention Officer

$24.12 per hour

At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by\na deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility\nto better the public good. We are currently seeking a Senior Detention Officer who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an\ninstitutional, secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated to\nmaking an impact for the people and communities we serve.

The\nSenior Detention Officer assists in the supervision of the administrative and\noperational security activities in a detention facility.  Directly supervises Detention Officers\nassigned to the shift.  Provides for the\nprotection of each inmate/resident and the preservation of each\ninmate’s/resident’s legal rights.  Supervises the count of inmates/residents and directs adherence to all\nkey control procedures.  Must be able to\nwork 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 20 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE – including Disability/Veteran.