The Detention Officer performs routine duties in accordance with established policies, regulations and procedures to maintain order and provide for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates/residents in housing units, at meals, during recreation, on work assignments and during all other phases of activity in a correctional facility.  May employ weapons or force to maintain discipline and order.  Must be able to work any post assignment on any shift.  

• Responsible for maintaining order, safety, and security of residents in a correctional facility.
• Engage in a variety of interchangeable work areas that includes, but is not limited to, armory/key control, housing units, kitchen, medical, visitation, etc.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
• Must complete pre-service correctional officer training and, where applicable, be a non-commissioned security officer licensed by the state of employment.
• A valid driver's license and clear driving record is required.
• Demonstrate ability to complete any required training, as established or necessary to meet contract requirements and/or standards.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 20 years of age. 

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.

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CMA

$20.00 per hour

 At CoreCivic we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Certified Medical Assistants who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

The incumbent should be able to perform all of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the job performance requirements

• Administer medication to inmates/residents under the direct supervision of the Health Services Administrator.
• Obtain, monitor, record and report vital signs and patient's condition as needed.
• Prepare patients for physical exams, procedures and treatments.
• Assist nurse/physician with physical exams, procedures and treatments.
• Engage in functions in confined areas that include such things as working rotating shifts and physically checking the doors, windows and other areas to verify they are secure.

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent or greater.
• Must be state certified as a Medical Assistant in the state of employment or meet the state guidelines for exceptions to certification.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 20 years of age.  

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.

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Librarian, Part-Time

 $23.77 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 Librarian, P/T 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 Librarian, P/T oversees the activities of a general purpose and/or law library designed to accommodate the social, educational and legal interest and needs of an inmate/resident population.  Acquires and maintains adequate resource materials in accordance with court mandates, contract, audit requirements, and applicable policies.  This is a part-time position that regularly works less than 30 hours per week.

• Develop and maintain library catalog system, classification, and circulation system to facilitate reference/research services.
• Examine book reviews, publishers' catalogs and other information sources to recommend acquisition of material consistent with the needs of the population.  Order and maintain reference materials, and assist inmates in locating and selecting materials to encourage the use of reading programs.
• Direct inmate workers and/or staff in receiving, shelving and locating materials consistent with the needs of the population, to include current legal/law reference materials, as applicable.
• Manage the ordering, processing and circulation of inter-library book loans.
• Develop procedures governing the use of library, equipment and supplies, and oversees the maintenance and sanitation of library areas. 

Qualifications:  

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Library Science or related field is required.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• Experience with library procedures and operations, to include circulation methods, cataloging and legal reference materials is required.
• Must possess certificate, license or other credentials required by contract or state of employment.
• Experience in Microsoft Office or other similar software applications is preferred.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 20 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE-including Disability/Veteran.

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*30 hours per week*

At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Psychiatrist who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

The Psychiatrist manages the operation and provides overall direction and leadership for the provision of the mental health services in the facility. This position has the primary responsibility of providing administrative and clinical coordination for the comprehensive mental health care program for the inmates/residents.

The successful applicant should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.

• Report to assigned facility at designated hour to provide direct patient care and associated clinical duties.
• Participate in civil commitment proceedings.
• Assess and provide a DSM diagnosis as appropriate.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications.
• Provide a variety of professional services to include counseling, disease process and central, ordering necessary lab work and reviewing results.
• Supervise and provide mentorship to other facility based mental health staff.
• Assess the needs of mental health services, collect and maintain statistics and data and prepare necessary reports pertaining to mental health services.
• Evaluate and recommend methods of improving operational efficiency and cost effectiveness of mental health related services.
• Accept on call status.
• Provide direct casework services and individual, group and family counseling to inmates/residents and their families.
• Assist in developing and implementing treatment and therapeutic programs for assigned inmates/residents; assist inmates/residents to understand and overcome social and emotional problems.
• Prepare progress reports; provide recommendations regarding discharge plans; make case presentations; and assist administrative and medical staff in development of statistical reports on assigned inmates/residents.
• Serve as mental health staff liaison in group counseling, volunteer activities and other events designed to promote mental health services to inmates/residents.
• Assist in supervision of inmates/residents, both within the facility and while in community activities; promote positive community relations and utilize community services, as needed.
• Maintain and monitor confidentiality of inmates/residents and their files; audit files to determine that all services provided are documented; review status of inmates/residents to verify that all treatment and therapeutic programs are completed.
• Assist in coordinating professional services provided by contract personnel, if applicable, and provide for that their needs to be addressed.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of standard narrative, statistical, summary and/or operational records, reports and logs, using appropriate grammar, to include filing, alphabetizing and labeling; review reports and records produced by staff. Properly process all reports and documents in a timely manner.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings, group meetings and other staff and group activities essential for effective program and service delivery and to promote communications and the proper flow of relevant information between administration, staff and inmates/residents.
• Utilize established corporate, facility and correctional policies and procedures in making decisions, but perform with a high degree of independence and professional administrative skill and use sound independent judgment in meeting the responsibilities and performing the duties of the position.
• Review, process and respond (via corporate counsel) to lawsuits; attend court hearings, when necessary.
• Read, analyze, comprehend and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations, legal and non-legal documents, including the processing of such documents as medical instructions, commitment orders, summons and other legal writs.
• 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.
• Maintain equipment and supplies as required, order replacement items in a timely manner via the purchase order system.
• Endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted with the hostile views and opinions of inmates/residents and others, e.g. visitors and family members, encountered in an antagonistic environment.
• Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to include administering basic emergency medical aid, physically removing people away from dangerous situations, and securing and evacuating people from confined areas.
• Take appropriate action to prevent or diffuse potentially disruptive situations.
• Experience exposure to body fluids, wastes and experience encounter with deceased or contagious persons.
• Endeavor to comply with the requirements of applicable regulations, laws, rules, procedures, policies, standards and/or contract.
• Be aware that verbal abuse may be present with the hostile views and opinions of inmates/residents and others encountered in an antagonistic environment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with others and handle difficult interpersonal contacts.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Participate in in-service and other training programs as required.
• Report to assigned facility at designated hour to provide direct patient care and associated clinical duties.
• May be assigned the duties of any position in an emergency situation.
• Remain alert at all times and react quickly, efficiently and calmly in emergency and other high stress situations.

Qualifications: 

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with an advanced degree in psychology, or an appropriate degree in a related clinical area and appropriate certification or license (or meet educational requirements for licensing in the state of employment, if greater).
• Five years clinical experience, which includes two years in a comparable position. 
• A valid driver’s license is required. 
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

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LPN 

$28.51 - $38.86 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.

At CoreCivic we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Licensed Practical Nurses who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.

• Apply appropriate nursing skills in the care and treatment of inmates/residents.
• Attend sick call with the physician to see inmates/residents; prepare a list of inmates/residents to be examined; prepare examining room and equipment.
• Operate pill call, dispense medication and document as required by applicable policies and/or procedures.
• Control medication, syringes and other medical supplies or equipment and inventory as required by established procedures.
• Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records.

Qualifications: 

• Graduate from an approved school of nursing with a certificate as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Must be licensed in the state of employment.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 20 years of age. 

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.

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LPN PRN

$34.21- $46.63 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.

At CoreCivic we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (PRN) who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

 The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements. 

• Apply appropriate nursing skills in the care and treatment of inmates/residents.
• Attend sick call with the physician to see inmates/residents; prepare a list of inmates/residents to be examined; prepare examining room and equipment.
• Operate pill call, dispense medication and document as required by applicable policies and/or procedures.
• Control medication, syringes and other medical supplies or equipment and inventory as required by established procedures.
• Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records.

Qualifications: 

• Graduate from an approved school of nursing with a certificate as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Must be licensed in the state of employment.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 20 years of age. 

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.

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Maintenance Worker

$23.10 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 Maintenance Worker 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 Maintenance Worker installs, maintains and repairs the facility's building structures and systems, including plumbing, electrical wiring and fixtures, machinery, equipment, electronics, vehicles and grounds.  

• Maintain/repair physical structure of facility in keeping with safe/secure operations of the facility.
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair machines and equipment. 
• Install/repair electrical apparatus such as wiring or electronic components of machinery/equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment according to the preventative maintenance plan.
• Provide proper supervision and tracking of inmates/residents assigned to Maintenance Department. 

Qualifications:  

• High School diploma, GED certification or equivalent is required.
• Two years of experience in general maintenance or construction is required.
• Additional equivalent technical/trade school courses in a maintenance or construction related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Knowledge of building construction and the operation of building systems is preferred.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 20 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.

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