Administrative Captain

The GEO Group, Inc.; Colombia; Presencial; COP 26.000.000 - 52.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

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

Descripción de la vacante

The GEO Group, Inc. is a global leader in evidence-based rehabilitation, offering turnkey correctional and community reentry services. The Captain role operates as shift commander, directing security operations and supervising staff within a correctional facility.

The position emphasizes staff supervision, policy implementation, and inmate safety. The Captain ensures coordination, reports, and adherence to facility regulations in a fast-paced environment.

Formación

• Must meet the qualifications as a Corrections Officer.
• Minimum high school graduate or equivalent; related college courses desirable.
• Minimum of three (3) years in a correctional setting with supervisory experience.
• Ability to command respect, handle mental stress, and communicate with diverse individuals.

Responsabilidades

• The Captain directs security activities and supervises custodial staff.
• The Captain assists in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and regulations for custody, security, and treatment of inmates.
• Conducts inspection tours to ensure compliance with all security, safety, sanitation, contraband, fire, or other facility regulations.
• The Captain reviews disciplinary matters concerning both staff and inmates.
• Reviews staff effectiveness and conducts frequent physical inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• The Captain responds to all unusual occurrences.
• Direct line supervision over correctional officers; makes assignments, reviews post orders, and assures that all procedures including emergency procedures are in place and staff is trained implementation of same.
• Promotes an atmosphere conducive to character development through the encouragement of favorable behavior patterns, arrangement of physical facilities and influencing relationships among inmates.
• Facilitates prompt and appropriate assistance to inmates in the event of injury, illness, or emotional trauma.
• Gives primary guidance on situational problems; makes referrals for more complex problems.
• Supports, clarifies, and helps inmates relate to all programs of the facility.
• Prepares records and reports assigned.
• Enforces facility goals.
• Monitors daily logs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Leadership ability

Conflict resolution

Written and oral communication

Educación

High school diploma

Descripción del empleo

Benefits Information

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

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

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. 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.

Who We Are

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

Summary

The Captain functions as the shift commander by directing all security operations on a shift. It supervises staff and security, controls activities, provides maximum facility coordination, inmate supervision and safety and prepares records and reports.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• The Captain directs security activities and supervises custodial staff.
• The Captain assists in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and regulations for custody, security, and treatment of inmates.
• Conducts inspection tours to ensure compliance with all security, safety, sanitation, contraband, fire, or other facility regulations.
• The Captain reviews disciplinary matters concerning both staff and inmates.
• Reviews staff effectiveness and conducts frequent physical inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• The Captain responds to all unusual occurrences.
• Direct line supervision over correctional officers; makes assignments, reviews post orders, and assures that all procedures including emergency procedures are in place and staff is trained implementation of same.
• Promotes an atmosphere conducive to character development through the encouragement of favorable behavior patterns, arrangement of physical facilities and influencing relationships among inmates.
• Facilitates prompt and appropriate assistance to inmates in the event of injury, illness, or emotional trauma.
• Gives primary guidance on situational problems; makes referrals for more complex problems.
• Supports, clarifies, and helps inmates relate to all programs of the facility.
• Prepares records and reports assigned.
• Enforces facility goals.
• Monitors daily logs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Must meet the qualifications as a Corrections Officer.
• Minimum high school graduate or equivalent; related college courses highly desirable.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a correctional setting, one of which was in a position requiring supervisory capabilities.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of laws relating to corrections.
• Working knowledge of all applicable court orders.
• Ability to communicate and interact with a variety of personalities.
• Ability to interpret complex written and oral communication, documents, and instructions.
• Ability to make and implement decisions without assistance.
• Ability to give instructions and have them carried out.
• Ability to coordinate staffing requirements for security supervisors and officers.
• Ability to write communication documents, policies, courtroom defenses, contract negotiations, and other required written correspondence.