LIEUTENTANT

About the role

We are looking for a career-minded individual to join our team. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. 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.

Responsibilities

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.

• 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.
• Gives primary guidance on situational problems; making referrals for more complex problems.
• Prepares records and reports as assigned by management.
• 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.

Qualifications

The minimum requirements for this role include a high school diploma or equivalent certification, and three years of experience working in a correctional setting. One year of experience in a correctional supervisory capacity is preferred.

College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services or related field is also preferred. The ideal candidate will 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

Please note that the compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting and is subject to change.