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Correctional Officer

CoreCivic

Tutwiler, MSJob$19.13/hrTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$19.13/hr
Location
Tutwiler, MS
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

State Non-Commissioned Security Officer LicenseValid Driver's License

Job overview

CoreCivic is hiring a Correctional Officer. CoreCivic is hiring immediately for a Correctional Officer who will provide security, care, and direct supervision of inmates in a correctional facility, employing weapons or force as needed, and may work any shift or post. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, be at least 18 years old, and be willing to complete required training; veterans are encouraged to apply.

Key focus areas include Provide security, care, and direct supervision of inmates across all facility activities., Maintain order and security of inmates within the correctional facility., and Work any shift and be assigned to various posts such as armory, housing units, kitchen, medical, or visitation..

Important skills include Maintain Order and Inmate Supervision.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Maintain OrderInmate Supervision

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDState Non-Commissioned Security Officer LicenseValid Driver's LicenseMust Be 18+Ability to Complete Required Training

Benefits

401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance

Full job description

$19.13 / 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 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 401K

  • Paid time off and federal holidays

  • Healthcare and wellness programs

  • Paid Training and where applicable certifications

The 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 recognizes 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.

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