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Correctional Officer

CoreCivic

Lecanto, FLJob$18.92/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$18.92/hr
Location
Lecanto, FL
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Non-Commissioned Security Officer Licensed By State Of EmploymentCertified In Discipline Of Corrections Through Florida Department Of Law EnforcementValid Driver's License

Job overview

CoreCivic is hiring a Correctional Officer. The Correctional Officer performs routine duties to maintain order and provide for the security, care, and direct supervision of inmates/residents in a correctional facility. This role involves maintaining order and security, and may employ weapons or force to maintain discipline. The position requires working various shifts and assignments.

Key focus areas include Maintain order and security of inmates in a correctional facility and Work any shift, as assigned to various posts.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent, FDLE Certification In Corrections, and Valid Driver's License. Important skills include Maintain Order And Security and Work Any Shift.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Maintain Order and SecurityWork Any Shift

Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED CertificationComplete Pre-Service Correctional Officer TrainingNon-Commissioned Security Officer Licensed by State of EmploymentCertified in Discipline of Corrections Through Florida Department of Law EnforcementValid Driver's LicenseComplete Required TrainingMust Be 18+FDLE State Certification

Full job description

$18.92 per hour

Upon employment, training for non-certified correctionalofficers will be provided for the FDLE state certification. Existing FDLE certifiedcorrectional officers is a plus!

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 Correctional 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 Correctional 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.

  • Responsible for maintaining order and security of inmates in a correctional facility.

  • 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.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent required.

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

  • Must be certified in the discipline of Corrections through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and in good standing.

  • A valid driver's license is required.

  • Demonstrate the ability to complete any required training.

  • Must be available to work any hours, any shift.

  • 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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