Full Time

Correctional Officer

CoreCivic
Full-time
Public Safety
Hartsville, TN
$40,000 - $58,000* / year

Job Description

$24.62 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 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.

You may be a fit for this role if you:

  • Have a high school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
  • We train you to be successful: Paid training, and where applicable, be a non-commissioned security officer licensed by the state of employment (we pay the cost for you).
  • Have a valid driver's license.
  • Can demonstrate the ability to complete any required training.
  • Are available to work any hours, any shift.
  • Are at least 18 years of age.


CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.

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