LIEUTENANT

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

Supervises security/control activities and staff in an assigned area, which provides for maximum facility coordination in detainee supervision and safety, in addition to the preparation of required records and reports.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and regulations for custody, security and/or treatment of detainees.
• Responds to major unusual occurrences.
• Facilitates prompt and appropriate assistance to detainees in the event of injury, illness or emotional trauma.
• Promotes an atmosphere conducive to personality and character development of detainees and staff through the encouragement of favorable behavior patterns, arrangement of physical facilities, and influencing relationships among detainees.
• Directs the work of other employees, including selection, hiring, evaluating job performance, employee training/development, promoting, and any disciplinary action, including termination.
• Makes assignments, reviews post orders, and assures that all procedures, including emergency procedures, are in place and staff is trained in proper implementation.
• Reviews disciplinary matters concerning both staff and detainees.
• Reviews staff effectiveness and conducts frequent physical inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Provides primary guidance on situational problems; making referrals for more complex problems.
• Prepares records and reports as assigned by management. Maintains daily logs as required.
• Responsible for attaining facility goals/objectives and ensuring compliance with all rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures for security operations.
• Directs work, provides training, and performs inspections of work performed by detainee staff. May provide detainee supervision and security in other areas as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services, or related field preferred.
• Three (3) years of experience working in a correctional setting.
• One (1) year of management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of detainees/inmates and staff, and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.

Benefits

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family, including:

• 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