What are the responsibilities and job description for the Detention Officer, Travel Duty Officers position at CoreCivic?
At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by service, professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. In an effort to utilize highly qualified, productive Detention Officer Staff at facilities across the enterprise, Nevada Southern Detention Center is currently seeking multiple Detention Officer, Travel Duty Officers who have a passion for providing quality care in an institutional setting. This position will be hired and trained at our Nevada Southern Detention facility, but is a Travel Duty position. These positions will be deployed to and assist in filling short-term to long term vacancy needs at other Facilities in the CoreCivic family of business.
Candidates hired into this position must be willing to accept travel assignments to other CoreCivic facilities. Employees working as Travel Duty detention officers are working under an approved plan for specific deployment time frames, and may be eligible to receive additional incentives during an assignment. Based on contractual requirements, benefit plan provisions and paid time off policies will differ between certain CoreCivic facilities. While an employee is deployed, the benefit plans and paid time off policies applicable at the facility where the employee is assigned, will apply.
Who We Are:
CoreCivic is the leading, national provider of high-quality corrections and detention management services, providing effective programs that enhance public safety and prepare individuals for success after release. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, with more than 70 facilities nationwide, CoreCivic employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good.
What We Have:
- PAID Training – Comprehensive training to start a successful career!
- A supportive environment where employee growth is promoted.
- Comprehensive benefits package & competitive wages.
- PTO & paid holidays.
- Other great incentives.
What You Get To Do:
- Change the lives of those in your care!
- Perform routine duties of a Detention Officer, Travel Duty Officer in accordance with established policies, regulations, and procedures to maintain order and provide for the safety, security, care, and direct supervision of those in your care during all phases of activity in the facility.
- Responsible for maintaining order, safety, and security of residents in a correctional facility.
- Engage in a variety of interchangeable work areas that includes, but is not limited to, armory/key control, housing units, kitchen, medical, visitation, etc.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
- Must complete pre-service correctional officer training and, where applicable, be a non-commissioned security officer licensed by the state of employment.
- A valid driver's license and clear driving record is required.
- Demonstrate ability to complete any required training, as established or necessary to meet contract requirements and/or standards.
- Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.
CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.
