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Detention Officer

CoreCivic

Farmville, VAJob$25.63/hrTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$25.63/hr
Location
Farmville, VA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Non-Commissioned Security Officer LicenseValid Driver's License

Job overview

CoreCivic is hiring a Detention Officer. CoreCivic seeks a Detention Officer passionate about delivering high‑quality care in a secure, institutional setting, responsible for maintaining order, safety, and security of residents while performing routine duties across various facility areas.

Key focus areas include Perform routine duties to maintain order, safety, and security of residents in a correctional facility, Engage in interchangeable work areas such as armory/key control, housing units, kitchen, medical, visitation, etc, and Employ weapons or force to maintain discipline and order.

Important skills include Order Maintenance, Inmate Supervision, Weapon Handling, Ability To Work Any Shift, and Ability To Work Any Post Assignment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Order MaintenanceInmate SupervisionWeapon HandlingAbility to Work Any ShiftAbility to Work Any Post Assignment

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDPre-Service Correctional Officer Training CompletionNon-Commissioned Security Officer LicenseValid Driver's LicenseClear Driving RecordAbility to Complete Required TrainingMust Be 18+

Full job description

$25.63 / 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 Detention 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 Detention Officer performs routine duties in accordance with established policies, regulations and procedures to maintain order and provide 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. May employ weapons or force to maintain discipline and order. Must be able to work any post assignment on any 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:

  • High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.

  • Must complete pre-service correctional officer training and, where applicable, be a non-commissioned security officer licensed by the state of employment.

  • A valid driver's license and clear driving record is required.

  • Demonstrate ability to complete any required training, as established or necessary to meet contract requirements and/or standards.

  • Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

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

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