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Correctional Counselor

CoreCivic
Florence, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 9/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/25/2026
$33.79 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 Correctional Counselor 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.

Perform routine duties of a Correctional 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.

  • Perform routine duties of a Correctional 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.
  • 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 in 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.


Qualifications

  • High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
  • Three years of Correctional/Detention Officer experience is required..
  • 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.

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