Senior Detention Officer

Summary

Join to apply for the Senior Detention Officer role at CoreCivic.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 Senior 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.$35.45 per hourResponsibilitiesAssist in supervising the internal and external security of the facility; routinely inspect posts to observe alertness of personnel and to confirm security is properly maintained at all times.Provide general supervision of Detention Officers and inmates/residents on the shift in the performance of their duties and evaluate as prescribed by the facility and corporate policy.Conduct inspections of all housing and general use areas to ensure that proper standards, facility operating procedures and corporate guidelines of security, health, safety, sanitation and welfare are maintained; direct staff and inmate/resident resources to correct problems detected.QualificationsHigh school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.Three years experience in a criminal justice field, which preferably includes one year in a supervisory capacity.Additional education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.Completion of basic pre-service officer training and, where applicable, be a non-commissioned security officer licensed by the state of employment.A valid driver's license is required.Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE – including Disability/Veteran.Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at CoreCivic by 2xGet notified about new Detention Officer jobs in Pahrump, NV.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionOther, Information Technology, and ManagementIndustriesPublic Safety#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Join to apply for the Senior Detention Officer role at CoreCivic.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 Senior 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.$35.45 per hourResponsibilitiesAssist in supervising the internal and external security of the facility; routinely inspect posts to observe alertness of personnel and to confirm security is properly maintained at all times.Provide general supervision of Detention Officers and inmates/residents on the shift in the performance of their duties and evaluate as prescribed by the facility and corporate policy.Conduct inspections of all housing and general use areas to ensure that proper standards, facility operating procedures and corporate guidelines of security, health, safety, sanitation and welfare are maintained; direct staff and inmate/resident resources to correct problems detected.QualificationsHigh school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.Three years experience in a criminal justice field, which preferably includes one year in a supervisory capacity.Additional education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.Completion of basic pre-service officer training and, where applicable, be a non-commissioned security officer licensed by the state of employment.A valid driver's license is required.Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE – including Disability/Veteran.Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at CoreCivic by 2xGet notified about new Detention Officer jobs in Pahrump, NV.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionOther, Information Technology, and ManagementIndustriesPublic Safety#J-18808-Ljbffr