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  • Correctional Officer

  • CoreCivic
  • Lafayette, Tennessee 37083 United States View Map

Summary

Job Description

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$24.62 per hour

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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:

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· Company matched 401K

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· Paid time off and federal holidays

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· Healthcare and wellness programs

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· Paid Training and where applicable certifications

\n 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.

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· You are responsible for maintaining order and security of inmates in a correctional facility.

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· 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.

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· CoreCivic recognizes your military service to qualify you for positions
\n requiring criminal justice experience.

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You may be a fit for this role if you:

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· Have a high school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.

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· 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).

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· Have a valid driver's license.

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· Can demonstrate the ability to complete any required training.

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· Are available to work any hours, any shift.

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· Are at least 18 years of age.

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CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.

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Job Description

Job Description

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$24.62 per hour

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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:

\n

· Company matched 401K

\n

· Paid time off and federal holidays

\n

· Healthcare and wellness programs

\n

· Paid Training and where applicable certifications

\n 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.

\n

· You are responsible for maintaining order and security of inmates in a correctional facility.

\n

· 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.

\n

· CoreCivic recognizes your military service to qualify you for positions
\n requiring criminal justice experience.

\n

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You may be a fit for this role if you:

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· Have a high school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.

\n

· 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).

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· Have a valid driver's license.

\n

· Can demonstrate the ability to complete any required training.

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· Are available to work any hours, any shift.

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· Are at least 18 years of age.

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CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.

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