Senior Correctional Officer

Company: Corecivic
Location: Watertown
Posted on: November 20, 2023

Job Description:

$25.40 per. hour

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 currently seeking a Senior Correctional Officer who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated to making an impact for the people and communities we serve.

The Senior Correctional Officerassists in the supervision of the administrative and operational security activities in a correctional facility. They directly supervises Correctional Officers assigned to the shift. They also provide for the protection of each inmate/resident and the preservation of each inmate's/ resident's legal rights.

• Provide general supervision of Correctional 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.
  • Two years experience in a criminal justice field, which preferably includes one year in a supervisory capacity.
  • Additional education may be substituted for the experience 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. CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE - including Disability/Veteran

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