Senior Correctional Officer - Canine
Company: Core Civic
Location: Salem
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
$25.61 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
Correctional Officer, Canine -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 Correctional
Officer, Canine - -assists in the supervision of the administrative
and operational security activities in a correctional facility. -
They directly supervises Correctional Officers assigned to the
shift. - They also provide for the protection of each
inmate/resident and the preservation of each inmate's/ resident's
legal rights.
Provide general supervision of
Correctional 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.
Utilize dogs to patrol, secure and
investigate, as required, the facility, its grounds,
inmate/resident disturbances and contraband possession; aid in the
prevention of escapes and apprehension of escapees; and help
maintain security and control of contraband.
Maintain records of all K-9
activities.
Run distances of several miles (with
dogs).
Qualifications:
High school diploma, GED
certification or equivalent. - -Two years experience in a criminal
justice field, which preferably includes one year in a supervisory
capacity.Additional education may be substituted for the experience
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.Demonstrate knowledge
and ability to care for and train canines.Demonstrate unusually
high stamina/conditioning level.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.
Keywords: Core Civic, Canton , Senior Correctional Officer - Canine, Other , Salem, Ohio
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