Administrative Lieutenant: Detainee Security & Team Lead

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

GEO Secured Services is seeking an Administrative Lieutenant to oversee security and control activities in a detainee facility. You will supervise staff, ensure policy implementation, and maintain records to support safe operations.

The role requires directing work, providing training, and ensuring compliance with all rules and procedures, including emergency responses. Strong leadership and stress management are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certification required.
• Minimum of one year experience as a detention officer and two years in field supervision.
• College coursework in behavioral sciences or related field preferred.
• Must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert, and able to command respect of detainees and staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise security/control activities and staff in an assigned area to ensure detainee safety.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for custody, security, and/or treatment of detainees.
• Respond to major incidents and provide prompt assistance to detainees.
• Direct work of employees including hiring, evaluation, training, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure staff are trained in procedures including emergency procedures and post orders.
• Maintain daily logs and prepare required records/reports.

Skills

Detention experience

Leadership

Communication

Maturity under stress

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College coursework in behavioral sciences or related field

Job description

GEO Secured Services is seeking an Administrative Lieutenant to oversee security and control activities in a detainee facility. You will supervise staff, ensure policy implementation, and maintain records to support safe operations.

The role requires directing work, providing training, and ensuring compliance with all rules and procedures, including emergency responses. Strong leadership and stress management are essential.