P/T AIR DETENTION OFFICER

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.

Why Work For GEO

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

• Loads and unloads noncitizen onto and off the aircraft (including those handicapped and/or requiring special assistance).
• Searches noncitizen for contraband; feeds the noncitizen during flight; and escorts the noncitizen to the restroom.
• Applies restraints and removes them as applicable.
• Identifies proper documentation.
• Searches the aircraft for contraband and assists in post-flight cabin cleanup.
• Loads and unloads property onto and off the aircraft.
• Assists with perimeter security as requested.
• Maintains checklists and checkpoints throughout the assigned shift.
• Takes charge of post by securing and protecting personnel and property until properly relieved.
• Reports all violations of orders.
• Sounds the alarm in case of disorder or emergency.
• Reports unusual events that threaten the security of the aircraft or endanger life or property.
• Takes reasonable counteraction to save life and property or lessen danger, including intervening in physical altercations and de-escalating conflicts.
• Provides for embarkation and debarkation security as required at each Port of Call.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a United States citizen residing in the U.S. and able to obtain visas and inoculations required to permit departure from and entry into the US and all scheduled destinations.
• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Must possess a valid United States passport.
• A minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience as a corrections/detention officer within the United States; OR one (1) year of full-time law enforcement experience while employed by a United States federal, state, city or municipality law enforcement entity, or the United States Military; OR one (1) year full-time employment as a security guard with a state-issued guard card within the last six (6) months.
• Must be certified as a Security Officer in the state where the work is to be performed and maintain the certification.
• Must be capable of lifting 50 lbs.
• Must be able to write detailed written reports and forms.
• Must report to work exactly on time as scheduled.
• Must possess the physical stamina to work long irregular shifts, often extending beyond 8 to 12 hours due to flight delays, weather conditions, or processing backlogs.
• Bilingual in Spanish (verbal and written) preferred.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work overtime frequently.
• Ability to travel extended periods of time with frequent overnight stays.
• Ability to be physically alert on any shift that is assigned.
• Ability to successfully complete all required training and certifications.
• Ability to pass a Company and Federal Client background investigation.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.