Detention Counselor

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 Detention Counselor 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of inmates with the primary purpose of resolving daily living issues before they expand into significant incidents.
• Make daily rounds through assigned units, talking with staff and inmates, observing operations and interactions to ensure the unit is operating in a safe and secure manner and to anticipate situations.
• Conduct one-on-one meetings with inmates regarding grievance or potential grievance matters and resolve the situation within policy.
• Develop an interactive working relationship with inmates that supports the informal resolution of inmate issues.
• Develop and maintain a cooperative working relationship with institution departments built on respect that supports problem solving.

Qualifications

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

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