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Senior Detention Officer-K-9 Handler
full-time•Pahrump

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Location

Pahrump

Type

full-time

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About this role

$37.41 per hour

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 currently seeking a Senior Detention Officer 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.

The
Senior Detention Officer assists in the supervision of the administrative and
operational security activities in a detention facility.  Directly supervises Detention Officers
assigned to the shift.  Provides for the
protection of each inmate/resident and the preservation of each
inmate’s/resident’s legal rights.  Supervises the count of inmates/residents and directs adherence to all
key control procedures.  Must be able to
work any post assignment on any shift.

  • Provide general supervision of Detention Officers and inmates/residents on the shift in the performance of their duties and evaluate as prescribed by the facility and corporate policy.
  • Conduct inspections of all housing and general use areas to ensure that proper standards, facility operating procedures and corporate guidelines of security, health, safety, sanitation and welfare are maintained; direct staff and inmate/resident resources to correct problems detected.
  • Assist in supervising the internal and external security of the facility; routinely inspect posts to observe alertness of personnel and to confirm security is properly maintained at all times.

Qualifications:  

  • High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent. 
  • Three years experience in a criminal justice field, which preferably includes one year in a supervisory capacity.
  • Additional education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. 
  • Completion of basic pre-service officer training and, where applicable, be a non-commissioned security officer licensed by the state of employment.
  • 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
Supervision,Security,Detention,Criminal Justice,Health,Safety,Sanitation,Welfare,Training,Inspection,Problem Solving,Communication,Team Leadership,Legal Rights,Emergency Response,Count Procedures

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 Senior Detention Officer assists in supervising the administrative and operational security activities in a detention facility and directly supervises Detention Officers on the shift. They conduct inspections to ensure compliance with security, health, safety, and sanitation standards.

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What does a Senior Detention Officer-K-9 Handler do at Core Civic?

As a Senior Detention Officer-K-9 Handler at Core Civic, you will: the Senior Detention Officer assists in supervising the administrative and operational security activities in a detention facility and directly supervises Detention Officers on the shift. They conduct inspections to ensure compliance with security, health, safety, and sanitation standards..

Why join Core Civic as a Senior Detention Officer-K-9 Handler?

Core Civic is a leading Public Safety company.

Is the Senior Detention Officer-K-9 Handler position at Core Civic remote?

The Senior Detention Officer-K-9 Handler position at Core Civic is based in Pahrump, Nevada, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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