Summary
$22.03 / per hourAt 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 Hiring Immediately For a Correctional Officer Who Has a Passion For Providing The Highest Quality Care In An Institutional, Secure Setting.As a CoreCivic Employee, You Can Expect:Company matched 401KPaid time off and federal holidaysHealthcare and wellness programsPaid Training and where applicable certificationsThe Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates/residents in housing units, at meals, during recreation, on work assignments and during all other phases of activity in a correctional facility. You may have to employ weapons or force to maintain discipline and order. Veterans are encouraged to apply.You are responsible for maintaining order and security of inmates in a correctional facility.You must be able to work any shift, as you may be assigned to a variety of posts including, but not limited to, armory/key control, housing units, kitchen, medical, visitation, etc.CoreCivic recognises your military service to qualify you for positions requiring criminal justice experience.You may be a fit for this role if you:Have a high school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.We train you to be successful: Paid training, and where applicable, be a non-commissioned security officer licensed by the state of employment (we pay the cost for you).Have a valid driver's license.Can demonstrate the ability to complete any required training.Are available to work any hours, any shift.Are at least 18 years of age.CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description
$22.03 / per hourAt 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 Hiring Immediately For a Correctional Officer Who Has a Passion For Providing The Highest Quality Care In An Institutional, Secure Setting.As a CoreCivic Employee, You Can Expect:Company matched 401KPaid time off and federal holidaysHealthcare and wellness programsPaid Training and where applicable certificationsThe Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates/residents in housing units, at meals, during recreation, on work assignments and during all other phases of activity in a correctional facility. You may have to employ weapons or force to maintain discipline and order. Veterans are encouraged to apply.You are responsible for maintaining order and security of inmates in a correctional facility.You must be able to work any shift, as you may be assigned to a variety of posts including, but not limited to, armory/key control, housing units, kitchen, medical, visitation, etc.CoreCivic recognises your military service to qualify you for positions requiring criminal justice experience.You may be a fit for this role if you:Have a high school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.We train you to be successful: Paid training, and where applicable, be a non-commissioned security officer licensed by the state of employment (we pay the cost for you).Have a valid driver's license.Can demonstrate the ability to complete any required training.Are available to work any hours, any shift.Are at least 18 years of age.CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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