What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Chief of Security position at Core Civic?
$65,000 - $70,000 / year
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 Assistant Chief of Security 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 Assistant Chief of Security is responsible for assisting with the overall security plan and the security operations of the juvenile or adult facility, including staffing and post assignments. Promotes compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, rules, regulations and standards.
- Supervise the enforcement of applicable corporate and facility policies, procedures, rules, regulations and standards for the facility.
- Directly or through subordinate supervisors, assign, train, supervise and evaluate the work of staff who provide security and security-related functions at the facility; interview and recommend applicants for employment; and review and/or make decisions on personnel actions, as appropriate.
- Communicate effectively and coherently to administration, staff, inmates/residents, contracting agency, local governmental law enforcement agencies, visitors, the general public and other related entities, particularly in situations requiring tact, diplomacy, understanding, fairness, firmness and good judgment. This includes interviewing applicants, giving information, instructions and directions, mediating disputes, advising of rights and processes, and providing reliable testimony in court and other formal settings.
- Prepare or direct the preparation of shift logs, disciplinary reports, attendance records, incident reports, administrative disciplinary decisions, inmate/resident cell assignments and other administrative reports and records, using appropriate grammar, to include filing, alphabetizing and labeling.
Qualifications:
- Graduate from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in a social or behavioral science or other acceptable related field.
- Four years professional correctional work experience which includes two years in a supervisory capacity preferred.
- Qualifying full-time professional correctional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of four years.
- Must demonstrate a knowledge of correctional custody methods and techniques, pertinent facility rules, regulations and standards, practices and principles of supervision and training and practices and principles of management.
- A valid driver's license is required.
- Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.
CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.
Salary : $65,000 - $70,000
