Title: Corrections Corporation of America:
1Corrections Corporation of America Bringing
Economic Development and Community Outreach to
Nye County, Nevada
2Corrections Corporation of America Louise
Grant, Vice President, Marketing and
Communications Doug Swope, Senior Director, Human
Resources Brad Wiggins, Senior Director, Site
Acquisition Buddy Johns, Senior Director,
Construction
3Stories you might not expect to hear
4CCA A Strong Partner
- Jobs. Taxes. Community-giving.
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- Career opportunities.
- Economic benefits.
- Strong partnerships.
- Service to government.
- Operating standards.
- State-of-the-art correctional centers.
5CCA Overview
Largest corrections management provider to
federal, state and local governments. Design,
construct and manage detention facilities,
prisons, jails Founded the private corrections
industry in 1983 in Nashville, TN 65
correctional centers in 19 states and District of
Columbia. Manage 75,000 offenders (fifth
largest corrections system)
6CCA Overview
17,000 employees Largest employer and tax-base
provider in a community Forbes Magazine - Best
Managed company in America in the area of
business service. Top 100 Best Corporate
Citizens by Corporate Responsibility Officer
Magazine.
7Safe Secure
- Safety - the priority of CCA Community safety,
employee safety, and inmate safety. Including
Unit Management - Highest correctional standards 98 score by the
American Correctional Association. - Staff Highly Trained
- Facilities - Equipped with the most up-to-date
technologies.
8Programs for Offenders
- Offenders rely on CCA to help them serve their
time safely and offer a road to recovery. - Innovative, effective inmate programs.
- Education, Substance Abuse Treatment, Faith
Initiatives, Work Skills
9CCA PROUDLY IN NEVADA
10A New Nevada CCA Presence
- A Federal Detention Center in Pahrump
- Hundreds of stable jobs.
- Nearly 2 million in annual taxes and utilities.
- Strong community outreach.
11Nevada Southern Detention Center
CCA was selected by Department of Justice, Office
of the Federal Detention Trustee, to
construct/own/operate the detention center (up to
20-year contract) Customer is the U.S. Marshals
Service 1,072 bed, 80 million
facility 120-acre parcel located along East
Mesquite Ave Construction fall 2008 opening
in 4th quarter 2009. Hiring beginning approx.
six months prior to opening. Construction jobs
beginning in Fall 2008
12CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
13230 Careers with a National Company
- Careers - not just Jobs
- Exciting employment diverse careers.
- Employing 230 people. About 80 hired locally.
- Relocate our experienced senior level positions,
who will live in Pahrump. - Competitive wages, comprehensive benefits
including medical, dental and life insurance,
401(k) and disability, and opportunity for
advancement.
14230 Careers with a National Company
- Federal Wage Determination Salaries
- 25 hourly for detention officers - 52,000
annually - 30 hourly nurses
- Average of 13-26 hourly for entry/mid-level
positions (27,000 - 55,000 annually) - CCA Senior level management - among highest paid
in corrections
15Careers with a National Company
- Careers - not just Jobs
- Join a nationally growing company that is
publicly traded. - Nearly 25 of CCA staff are licensed and degreed
individuals in medical, educational and senior
positions. - Employees receive comprehensive, on-going paid
training. - DCK Construction estimates up to 300 construction
related trades jobs (many locally hired)
including Carpenters Plumbers Electricians
Concrete and Steel Workers Painters Laborers
16Typical Positions
Accounting Clerk Administrative Clerk Assist
Shift Supervisor Assistant Chief of
Security Assistant Warden Business Manager Case
Manager Chaplain Chief of Security Chief of Unit
Management Classification Coordinator Clinical
Supervisor Computer Support Analyst Correctional
Counselor Correctional Officer Health Service
Administrator Investigator Licensed Practical
Nurse Maintenance Supervisor
Maintenance Worker Manager, Human
Resources Manager, Quality Assurance Medical
Records Clerk Mental Health Coordinator Personnel
Assistant Physician Assistant Program
Facilitator Receptionist Records Clerk Registered
Nurse Safety Manager Secretary Shift
Supervisor Sr. Correctional Officer Training
Manager Unit Manager Warehouse Manager/Worker Ward
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17ECONOMIC COMMUNITY STIMULUS
18Economic Benefits to Nye County
- Enhanced Tax Revenues
- Estimated 810,000 annually in property taxes.
- Estimated 915,000 annually in utility payments
- 83 million dollar facility - boost to
construction in Nye - CCAs presence may bring new business - retail,
food and financial establishments, homes,
lodging. - During construction, CCA will purchase goods and
services from food vendors, clothing suppliers,
other service companies - Multiplier effect millions of dollars
19Community Economic Benefits
- Economic Stimulus
- CCA facilities are situated in rural, urban,
industrial and residential settings. - No correlation between the siting of a facility
and property values.
20A Good Corporate Citizen to Nye County
- CCA - a strong contributor to communities across
the country. - Committed to community service.
- Active employees who share a dedication to
volunteerism. - Community Relations Committee
21CCA Seeking Community Support Local Zoning and
Federal Process
- Nearly a dozen public meetings (Bob Ruud
Community Center) - Planning Commission Board of County
Commissioners NEPA and EIS Process - ROD and Contract Award
- Current Status
- BA/BO, Mitigation Plan 8/29/08
- Site and Grading Plans and Building Permit
- 10/15/08 Proposed Groundbreaking and 15-month
Construction
22CCA Seeking Community Support Local Zoning and
Federal Process
Over 18 months CCA proudly has worked with
Pahrump Area Valley Economic Development
(PAVED), Nevada Job Connect, The Pahrump Valley
Chamber of Commerce, Nye County Commission and
staff, Pahrump Regional Planning Commission,
Pahrump Town Board, Southern Nevada Workforce
Investment Board, Fire Chief, and law
enforcement Citizens, Media
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24The Nevada Southern Facility Construction and
Aesthetics
- State of the art detection and surveillance
equipment - Revised site plan
- Site lighting DSI
- Building aesthetics
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27Questions and Answers
28CCAs Federal Detention Facilities
U.S. Marshals Service offenders Detention
facility will house individuals who have been
charged with a federal offense but have not yet
been sentenced or are going through court
process. Inmates usually serve between 60-180
days (average 3 months) are sentenced in their
area of jurisdiction Nevada Southern Detention
Center cannot become a prison without a vote of
the Nye County Commission 4 CCA facilities are
primarily USMS and numerous others hold USMS
inmates More than 7,000 USMS inmates are in
CCAs system Federal population is nearly half
of CCAs business
29Career Qualifications
- Hiring Qualifications
- 21 years old
- Valid drivers license
- No felony
- USMS background check
- High School diploma or GED
- Physical, drug and TB screen
- USMS checks
- Employment history
- Military history
- Financial history
- Criminal and driving history
- Limited medical history