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Classification Officer

CoreCivic
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 9/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/29/2026
$26.79 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 currently seeking a Classification Officer 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 Classification Officer is responsible for aspects of inmate/resident incarceration related to housing and welfare.

  • Supervise subordinate staff in the performance of their duties and evaluate as prescribed by the facility and corporate policy.
  • Communicate effectively and coherently to administration, staff, inmates/residents, visitors and the general public, particularly in situations requiring tact, diplomacy, understanding, fairness, firmness and good judgment. This includes giving information, instructions and directions, mediating disputes, advising of rights and processes and providing reliable testimony, in court and other formal settings.
  • Perform searches of people and objects capable of concealing contraband which will involve detecting and identifying objects and detaining people.
  • Escort inmates/residents or coordinate the movement of inmates/residents to and from different areas.


Qualifications

  • Graduate from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in social or behavioral science or a closely related field.
  • Must have one year of experience demonstrating tactful public interaction, sound judgement, report preparation, the ability to follow and interpret instructions and regulations, and composure in stressful or emergency situations.
  • Three years of work experience with inmates/residents, social work, inmate/resident classification, probation and parole, inmate/resident rehabilitation or penology preferred. Additional related education or work experience may be substituted on an equivalent time basis.
  • 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 : $27

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