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Chief of Security
full-timeTipton County

Summary

Location

Tipton County

Type

full-time

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About this role

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

CoreCivic is currently seeking a Chief of Security who has a
passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure
setting. Come join a team that is dedicated to making an impact for the
people and communities we serve.

Job Description:

  • The Chief of Security coordinates and monitors the overall security operations of the facility, ensuring proper staffing levels for all shifts and posts, and maintaining safety and security of staff and inmates.
  • Promotes compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, rules, regulations and standards.

Qualifications:

  • Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Social or Behavioral Science or a related field.
  • Four (4) years of correctional work experience, including two (2) years of experience as a Shift Supervisor, Unit Manager and/or CoreCivic department head, or equivalent, is required.
  • Correctional work experience must include three (3) years supervisory experience of correctional employees.
  • Additional qualifying full-time correctional supervisory experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
  • Must demonstrate knowledge of correctional custody methods and techniques, pertinent facility rules, regulations and standards, principles and practices of supervision and training.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.
  • A valid driver's license is required.  
  • Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

CoreCivic
is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE – including Disability/Veteran

Other facts

Tech stack
Security Operations,Staffing,Safety,Compliance,Supervision,Training,Correctional Methods,Microsoft Office

About Core Civic

CoreCivic is a diversified, government-solutions company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenge in cost-effective ways. We provide a broad range of solutions to government partners that serve the public good through high-quality corrections and detention management, innovative and cost-saving government real estate solutions, and a growing network of residential and non-residential alternatives to incarceration that help address America's recidivism crisis. We are the nation's largest owner of partnership correctional, detention and residential reentry facilities, and believe we are the largest private owner of real estate used by U.S. government agencies. The company has been a flexible and dependable partner for government for more than 40 years. Our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to help government better the public good. Learn more at www.corecivic.com.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Public Safety
Founding Year: 1983

What you'll do

  • The Chief of Security coordinates and monitors the overall security operations of the facility, ensuring proper staffing levels and maintaining safety and security of staff and inmates. The role also promotes compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and standards.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Chief of Security do at Core Civic?

As a Chief of Security at Core Civic, you will: the Chief of Security coordinates and monitors the overall security operations of the facility, ensuring proper staffing levels and maintaining safety and security of staff and inmates. The role also promotes compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and standards..

Why join Core Civic as a Chief of Security?

Core Civic is a leading Public Safety company.

Is the Chief of Security position at Core Civic remote?

The Chief of Security position at Core Civic is based in Tipton County, Tennessee, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Chief of Security position at Core Civic?

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