Privately-managed correctional and detention facilities, providing services to government agencies.
The Assistant Shift Supervisor supports the supervision of administrative and operational security activities in a correctional/detention facility, directly supervising officers on the shift and serving as acting Shift Supervisor in their absence. The role includes directing officers in supervising inmates/residents, protecting legal rights, and conducting regular inspections of security and control functions. The position requires flexibility to work any post assignment on any shift.
Key duties include supervising assigned security staff, evaluating performance, providing guidance on safety and security practices and post orders, interpreting and enforcing rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and contract requirements, attending meetings to enhance communication between management, staff and inmates/residents, and assisting in streamlining communications and maintaining operational consistency between shifts.
Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, three years of criminal‑justice experience, one year of corrections experience with inmate custody, and a valid driver’s license. Preferred qualifications are one year of supervisory experience, additional education in criminal justice (substitutable for experience up to two years), and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Candidates must be at least 18 years old; CoreCivic is a drug‑free workplace and an equal‑opportunity employer.
$27.47 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 an Assistant Shift Supervisor who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting.