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Correctional Officer

$39,354

Lecanto, FL, United StatesPosted Oct 21, 2026

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Job description

$18.92 per hour Upon employment, training for non-certified correctional officers will be provided for the FDLE state certification. Existing FDLE certified correctional officers is a plus! At Core. Civic, 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 Correctional 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 Correctional 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. Responsible for maintaining order and security of inmates in a correctional facility. 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. Core.

Civic recognizes your military service to qualify you for positions requiring criminal justice experience.

Description copied from CoreCivic's careers page. Read the full posting before you apply.

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