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Correctional Officer

CoreCivic

Las Animas, COJob$24.86/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$24.86/hr
Location
Las Animas, CO
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Non-Commissioned Security Officer Licensed By The State Of EmploymentValid Driver's License

Job overview

CoreCivic is hiring a Correctional Officer. The Correctional Officer provides security, care, and direct supervision of inmates/residents in various settings within a correctional facility. This role involves maintaining order and security, potentially employing weapons or force, and working various shifts across different posts.

Key focus areas include Provide for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates/residents, 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, GED Certification Or Equivalent, Non-Commissioned Security Officer Licensed By The State Of Employment, and Valid Driver's License. Important skills include Maintaining Order And Security, Work Any Shift, and Complete Required Training.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Maintaining Order and SecurityWork Any ShiftComplete Required Training

Qualifications

High School Diploma, GED Certification or EquivalentNon-Commissioned Security Officer Licensed by the State of EmploymentValid Driver's LicenseMust Be 18 Years of Age

Benefits

401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance

Full job description

$24.86 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.

2025 CoreCivic Benefits Overview (https://corecivic.csod.com/clientimg/corecivic/welcome/myCareer/Colorado Benefits Docs/2025 CoreCivic Benefits Overview (Safety non-SCA facilities) FINAL.pdf)

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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