Correctional Officer - Core Civic : Job Details

$20.76 / 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 certificationsThe 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 positionsrequiring 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. Associated topics: correctional center, correctional officer, detention officer, inmate, jail, jailer, parole officer, probation officer, prison, rehabilitation