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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Lafayette, TN
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Job Description

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$24.62 per hour

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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 hiring immediately for a Correctional Officer who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting.  As a CoreCivic employee, you can expect:

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·         Company matched 401K

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·         Paid time off and federal holidays

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·         Healthcare and wellness programs

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·         Paid Training and where applicable certifications

\n The Correctional Officer provides 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.  You may have to employ weapons or force to maintain discipline and order.   Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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·        You are responsible for maintaining order and security of inmates in a correctional facility. 

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·        You must be able to work any shift, as you may be assigned to a variety of posts including, but not limited to, armory/key control, housing units, kitchen, medical, visitation, etc.

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·        CoreCivic recognizes your military service to qualify you for positions
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You may be a fit for this role if you: 

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·         Have a high school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.

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·        We train you to be successful: Paid training, and where applicable, be a non-commissioned security officer licensed by the state of employment (we pay the cost for you).

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·         Have a valid driver's license.

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·         Can demonstrate the ability to complete any required training.

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·         Are available to work any hours, any shift.

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·         Are at least 18 years of age.

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

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Posting ID: 1142653383 Posted: 2026-10-11 Job Title: Correctional Officer