Armory Officer

The GEO Group, Inc.; Colombia; Presencial; COP 24.000.000 - 42.000.000; 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

Other Benefits Available

Descripción de la vacante

The GEO Group, Inc. is hiring an Locksmith/Armory Officer to manage security, inventory, and maintenance of the facility armory, including firearms, chemical agents, and key control. You will ensure safety and compliance with policies while maintaining detailed records.

This role supports inmate and detainee safety within a correctional environment. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, 21+ years old, and prior correctional experience.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience supervising inmates/detainees or equivalent.
• Ability to write communications, documents, policies, and reports.
• Must understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to coordinate staffing for security supervisors and officers.
• Required training with certificate of satisfactory completion; CPR/First Aid and firearms certifications.
• Proven ability to work under mental stress in a correctional setting.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure safe handling of firearms, chemical agents, and ammunition.
• Maintain key control, logs, and issues; assist in policy updates.
• Prepare reports and maintain daily logs for management review.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Supervision and leadership

Written communication

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Educación

High school diploma

Equivalent certification

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
• Other Benefits Available

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 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 Locksmith/Armory Officer is responsible for the security, inventory, and maintenance of the facility armory including all firearms, other security equipment, chemical agents and key control.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• The Locksmith Armory Officer ensures the safe handling of all firearms, chemical agents and ammunition.
• The Locksmith/Armory Officer ensures compliance with all rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to key control. May assist in the development and implementation of updated policies, procedures and regulations for the custody, security and/or treatment of inmates/detainees. Reviews staff effectiveness and conducts frequent physical inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• The Locksmith Armory Officer ensures all equipment is issued and signed for on the Arsenal equipment issue log. Responsible for maintaining records and preparing reports as assigned by management. Maintains daily logs as required.
• The Locksmith Armory Officer performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Must be twenty‑one (21) years of age or older.
• One (1) year of experience in a correctional facility with responsibility for direct supervision over inmates/detainees or an equivalent combination of work experience and education.
• Must be flexible, intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of detainees/inmates and staff, possess a working knowledge of correctional laws, applicable court orders and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.
• Must have a proven work history with sound abilities to write communications, documents, policy, court room defenses, contract negotiations, and other required written correspondence.
• Must be able to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to coordinate staffing requirements for security supervisors and officers.
• Must have completed an approved training program resulting in a certificate of satisfactory completion. Ability to obtain certification for training such as CPR, First Aid and firearms.