Correctional Officer - La Palma / Red Rock

Summary

$24.39 / per hour

**Updated Sign-on Bonus up to $5,000, if COTA certified with more than a year's worth of experience Sign-On bonus up to $8,000 between July 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.**

*Must be willing to work at Red Rock or La Palma*

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.

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.

Job Description

$24.39 / per hour

**Updated Sign-on Bonus up to $5,000, if COTA certified with more than a year's worth of experience Sign-On bonus up to $8,000 between July 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.**

*Must be willing to work at Red Rock or La Palma*

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.

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.