DETENTION OFFICER-12 HR

About the Role

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor detainees in living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas.
• Coordinate detainee movement by conducting counts and providing emergency response as needed.
• Ensure program activities remain safe and supervise labor crews.
• Conduct shakedowns for contraband materials (alone or with your team) and confiscate prohibited items according to policies and procedures.
• Maintain daily logs on detainees, including disciplinary reports.
• Provide prompt and appropriate assistance to those who are injured, ill, or have suffered trauma.
• Report any maintenance or repair needs to keep the facility clean.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services, or related field preferred.
• Training in cultural diversity or sensitivity preferred.
• Possession of applicable state requisites for employment.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to handle physical and mental stress associated with working extended hours.
• Must be able to regularly report to work without being late.
• Ability to be physically alert on any assigned shift.
• Ability to work up to sixteen (16) hours within a rolling 24-hour period.
• Work experience in a correctional setting preferred.
• May be required to possess a valid state driver’s license.
• Must be mature, flexible, able to command the respect and confidence of detainees and staff, and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account