Detention Officer

Job Description

$29.00 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 Detention Officer  who has a passion for providing the highest quality carein an institutional, secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated tomaking an impact for the people and communities we serve.

TheDetention Officer performs routine duties in accordance with establishedpolicies, regulations and procedures to maintain order and provide for thesecurity, care and direct supervision of inmates / residents in housing units, atmeals, during recreation, on work assignments and during all other phases ofactivity in a correctional facility.  Mayemploy weapons or force to maintain discipline and order.  Must be able to work any post assignment onany shift.

• Responsible for maintaining order, safety, and security of residents in a correctional facility.
• Engage in a variety of interchangeable work areas that includes, but is not limited to, armory / key control, housing units, kitchen, medical, visitation, etc.

Qualifications :

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