INVESTIGATOR, PREA

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.

About the role

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

• Conducts all PREA-related investigations assigned to the facility.
• Responds to and processes potential crime scenes.
• Prepares investigative reports associated with and adheres to all standards issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in regard to the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).
• Determines appropriate information, interviews, researches, and performs other necessary duties to fully understand the nature of the event.
• Writes reports that explain findings using PREA standards.
• Recommends appropriate action if necessary.
• Acts as liaison between Contract Compliance PREA section and other departments in coordination with Prevention of Sexual Abuse (PSA) Compliance Administrator.
• Consults with Corporate PREA team and OPR to ensure investigations are thoroughly completed in accordance with established PREA policies.
• Works closely with the facility PSA Compliance Administrator and facility PREA response team.
• Participates in Sexual Abuse Incident Reviews and After-Action Reviews as required by established policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED certification required.
• Four (4) years of experience in a correctional setting.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional investigative experience which demonstrates initiative, ingenuity, resourcefulness, and judgment required to collect, assemble, and develop facts and other pertinent data.
• Ability to think logically and objectively, to analyze and evaluate facts, evidence and related information, and arrive at sound conclusions.
• Ability to write reports and make oral presentations of investigative findings in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to use tact, discretion, and capacity for obtaining the cooperation and confidence of others.
• Knowledge of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) preferred.
• Ability to work independently or in collaboration with others.
• Well organized, multi-task oriented.
• Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written correspondence.
• Ability to develop accurate and effective reports that may explain technical information.
• Ability to work with computers and the applicable software used by the department.
• Must successfully complete specialized training: Investigating Sexual Abuse in Correctional Settings and GEO OPR Investigations Training.
• Ability to obtain certification for training such as CPR, First Aid and firearms.
• Ability to maintain high tolerance to mental stress.
• Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying climatic conditions.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

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