Correctional Officer - Veterans Encouraged to Apply at CoreCivic

Correctional Officer
CoreCivic
Whiteville, TN

CoreCivic is hosting a hiring event for Correctional Officer on March 26, 2026 from
10am - 3pm at the location below.

Whiteville Correctional Facility
1440 Union Springs Rd
Whiteville, TN 38075

Click apply to register for the event:

This job is performed at Whiteville Correctional Facility in Whiteville, TN.
$23.40 per hour

Employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis and have the option to access up to 70% of
their earned wages on demand, any day of the week.

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:

• Company matched 401K
• Paid time off and federal holidays
• Healthcare and wellness programs
• Paid Training and where applicable certifications

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.

• You are responsible for maintaining order and security of inmates in a
  correctional facility.
• 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.
• CoreCivic recognizes your military service to qualify you for positions

You may be a fit for this role if you:

• High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent required.
• 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).
• Have a valid driver's license.
• Can demonstrate the ability to complete any required training.
• Are available to work any hours, any shift.
• Are at least 18 years of age.

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