Detention officer

Core Civic
Eden, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 7/10/2024 CLOSED ON 8/22/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Detention officer position at Core Civic?

$22.44 perhour

At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep senseof service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibilityto better the public good.

We are currently seeking a Detention Officer who has apassion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional,secure setting.

Come join a team that is dedicated to makingan impact for the people and communities weserve.

The Detention Officer performs routine duties inaccordance with established policies, regulations and procedures tomaintain order and provide for the security, care and directsupervision of inmates / residents in housing units, at meals, duringrecreation, on work assignments and during all other phases ofactivity in a correctional facility.

May employ weapons orforce to maintain discipline and order. Must be able to workany post assignment on anyshift.

Responsible formaintaining order, safety, and security of residents in acorrectional facility.

Qualifications :

Highschool diploma, GED certification or equivalent.

Mustcomplete pre-service correctional officer training and, whereapplicable, be a non-commissioned security officer licensed by thestate of employment.

Avalid driver's license and clear driving record is required.

Demonstrate ability to complete any required training,as established or necessary to meet contract requirements and / orstandards.

Minimum age requirement : Must be at least 18 years ofage.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOEincludingDisability / Veteran.

Last updated : 2024-07-10

Salary : $22

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