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  • Correctional Officer - Nicholls GA

  • MSCCN
  • Nicholls, Georgia 31554 United States View Map

Summary

Correctional Officer

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.

Job Description

Correctional Officer

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.

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