Detention Officer – $29 per hour minimum
Watonga, OK, 73772, USA
- Customer Service
- Contract
- detention officer
- correctional officer
- inmate supervision
The Detention Officer ensures the safety, security, and supervision of inmates within a correctional facility, following established policies and procedures. Duties include maintaining order across various facility areas, employing necessary force to uphold discipline, and completing required training and licensing. This role requires flexibility to work any shift or post assignment and a commitment to public service and professionalism.
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 Detention 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 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:
- 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 18 years of age.
CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.




