Assistant Chief of Security

CoreCivic

$82K — $84K *
Eloy, AZ 85131In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in social or behavioral science or related field required.
  • Four years of professional correctional work experience, with two years in supervisory role preferred.
  • Substitution of up to four years of professional correctional experience for required education is acceptable.
  • Knowledge of correctional custody methods and facility standards essential.
  • Valid driver's license required for duties.
  • Minimum age of 18 years is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and enforce facility policies and regulations.
  • Directly assign, train, and evaluate security staff and functions.
  • Communicate clearly with staff, residents, and external entities, especially in sensitive situations.
  • Prepare and oversee shift logs and various administrative reports.
  • Facilitate the hiring process by interviewing and recommending security staff candidates.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Paid leave for personal and vacation days.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within the organization.
Full Job Description
$82,000.00 - $84,000.00 / per year

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.

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