Intelligence Lieutenant

This job posting is anticipated to remain open until August 28th, 2026.

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
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting.

About the Company

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. Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the collection of intelligence and information regarding activities of suspected security threat groups at the facility.
• Provide significant input into the facility response to identify the security threat of group activities.
• Identify and track suspected and actual gang or security threat group activities at the facility.
• Record and furnish information as required by the contracting agency regarding special threat group activities.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and regulations for custody, security, and/or treatment of detainees/inmates as they pertain to investigations and telephone call monitoring.
• Respond to major unusual occurrences as trained.
• Facilitate prompt and appropriate assistance to detainees/inmates in the event of injury, illness, or emotional trauma.
• Promote an atmosphere conducive to personality and character development of detainees/inmates and staff through the encouragement of favorable behavior patterns, arrangement of physical facilities, and influencing relationships among detainees/inmates.
• Direct the work of other employees, including selection, hiring, evaluating job performance, employee training/development, promoting, and any disciplinary action, including termination.
• Make assignments, review post orders, and assure that all procedures, including emergency procedures, are in place and staff is trained in proper implementation.
• Review disciplinary matters concerning both staff and detainees.
• Review staff effectiveness and conduct frequent physical inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Provide primary guidance on situational problems, making referrals for more complex problems.
• Develop and deliver training to staff pertaining to investigations and telephone call monitoring.
• May conduct special investigations as assigned by management or the contracting agency.
• May perform as liaison with contracting agency, state, or local law enforcement agencies to facilitate their investigations.
• May participate in contracting agency special threat identification and tracking programs.
• Respond to major institution unusual occurrences as trained.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certification required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a detention officer.
• Two (2) years of successful experience in field supervision (e.g., civilian community law enforcement, commercial or industrial guard service, or security service supervisory positions). The two (2) year requirement may be satisfied by completion of a career development program that includes work-related experience, training, or college credits at a level of achievement equivalent to the basic requirement, as practiced in the federal hiring process.
• College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services, or related field preferred.
• Must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of detainees or inmates and staff, and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.