ARMORY/LOCKSMITH OFFICER

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Folkston (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; 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 Corrections & Detentions is seeking a security-focused professional to oversee the facility armory, ensure safe handling of firearms and chemical agents, and maintain accurate records and logs. The role requires supervising inmates/detainees and coordinating with staff on security procedures.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of correctional facility experience. CPR/First Aid certification is preferred and training opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of correctional facility experience with responsibility for direct supervision over inmates/detainees.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the security, inventory, and maintenance of the facility armory including all firearms, other security equipment, chemical agents and key control.
• Ensures safe handling of all firearms, chemical agents and ammunition.
• Ensures compliance with rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to key control and may assist in updating policies and procedures for custody, security and treatment of detainees.
• Maintains Arsenal equipment issue logs, records, and daily logs; prepares reports as assigned.

Skills

HighSchoolDiploma

InmateSupervision

WrittenCommunication

PolicyKnowledge

StaffCoordination

CPRFirstAidTraining

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits Information

• 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 evidence 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

Responsible for the security, inventory, and maintenance of the facility armory including all firearms, other security equipment, chemical agents and key control.

• Ensures safe handling of all firearms, chemical agents and ammunition.
• 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 detainees. Reviews staff effectiveness and conducts frequent physical inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• 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, courtroom 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.
• Must be at least twenty‑one (21) years of age or older.