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Detention Counselor

Job in Mason, Tipton County, Tennessee, 38049, USA
Listing for: CoreCivic
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Government
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 29.42 USD Hourly USD 29.42 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Mason

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Salary: $29.42 per hour.

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 Detention Counselor 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.

Responsibilities
  • Maintain a caseload of inmates with the primary purpose of resolving daily living issues before they expand into significant incidents.
  • Make daily rounds through assigned units, talking with staff and inmates, observing operations and interactions between staff and inmates on the unit, ensuring the unit is operating in a safe and secure manner and anticipating situations.
  • Conduct one‑on‑one meetings with inmates regarding grievance or potential grievance matters and resolve the situation within the framework of policy.
  • Develop an interactive working relationship with inmates that supports the informal resolution of inmate issues.
  • Develop and maintain a cooperative working relationship with institution departments built on respect that supports problem solving.
Qualifications
  • High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
  • Two years of security experience in a criminal justice field, which preferably includes one year in a supervisory capacity.
  • Additional education may be substituted for the experience on a year‑for‑year basis.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • Minimum age requirement:
    Must be at least 21 years of age.

Core Civic is a Drug‑Free Workplace and EOE – including Disability/Veteran.

Seniority level
  • Entry level
Employment type
  • Full‑time
Job function
  • Other
  • Public Safety
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