Assistant Chief of Security

$87,400.64 / 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.

Salary : $87,401