Detention Counselor
Company: CoreCivic
Location: National City
Posted on: June 19, 2022
Job Description:
At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for
people! CoreCivic is currently seeking a Detention Counselor who
has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an
institutional, secure setting. Who We Are:CoreCivic is the leading,
national provider of high-quality, security 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
secured facilities nationwide, CoreCivic security employees are
driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of
professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good.What
We Have:
More than just a job but the start of
a successful career! Supportive environment where employee growth
is promoted.Comprehensive benefits package & competitive wages.PTO
& paid holidays.Paid job training & other great incentives.What You
Get To Do: Change the lives of those in your care! The Detention
Counselor is a uniformed, security trained member of the Unit
Management Team responsible for resolving daily inmate issues
before they become significant matters, incidents or grievances.
They will ensure that services and programs are delivered to
inmates assigned to the unit at a time and manner as designed.
Maintain a caseload of inmates with
the primary purpose of resolving daily living issues before they
expand into significant incidents. Make daily rounds through
assigned units talking with staff and inmates, observing operations
and interactions between staff and inmates on the unit, ensuring
the unit is operating in a safe and secure manner and anticipates
situations.Conduct one-on-one meetings with inmates regarding
grievance or potential grievance matters and resolve the situation
within the framework of policy.Develop an interactive working
relationship with inmates that support the informal resolution of
inmate issues.Develop and maintain a cooperative working
relationship with institution departments built on respect that
supports problem solving.Qualifications:
- High school diploma, GED certification
or equivalent.Two years of security 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.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: CoreCivic, National City , Detention Counselor, Other , National City, California
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