Security Threat Group (STG) Officer

Company: Core Civic
Location: Nashville
Posted on: April 18, 2024

Job Description:

$25.40 / per hour 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 - Security Threat Group (STG) 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 Security Threat Group (STG) Officer identifies and monitors offender groups and members who pose a potential threat to staff, inmates, the facility or the community. - They also gather intelligence, maintain documentation and disseminate required intelligence information to appropriate partner or law enforcement agencies. Review daily roster of STG members and monitors STG activity of validated members and suspects at the facility. Conduct investigations of STG related incidents or STG activity. - Gather information and evidence, in addition to interviewing and obtaining witness statements. - Share intelligence information with authorized parties. Follow standard protocols and procedures in identifying and documenting STG members and suspects by gathering intelligence, to include but not limited to, interviewing, monitoring phone calls, inmate mail, and reviewing video footage. - Maintain chain of custody of all evidence and contraband according to policy and procedure. Interview incoming inmates to assess STG classification and works with Unit Management team to determine proper housing and management of STG inmates. - Regularly communicate and provide updates to Unit Management team on potential issues detected. Assess risks by identifying procedures or facility activity that may create a security threat or unsafe environment. - Recognize and maintain awareness of unusual or suspicious activity and evaluates or investigates to confirm or deny suspicions. Qualifications: - High School diploma, GED certification or equivalent is required. Two years of experience in a criminal justice field is required. One year of corrections experience, including the care and custody of inmates/offenders is required. - Additional education in criminal justice or a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis up to one year. - No substitution for the required corrections experience. Prior experience with investigative processes and interviewing techniques is preferred. Specific contracts may require completing training, maintaining certification and the ability to carry firearms or chemical agents. - Experience with video/audio surveillance equipment preferred. Demonstrate knowledge of general correctional rules and regulations. - Experience in Microsoft Office or other similar software applications is preferred. - A valid driver's license is required. Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 -years of age. CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE - including Disability/Veteran.

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