ASST. SHIFT SUPERVISOR

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Lovejoy (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 Secured Services in the United States is seeking a Sergeant to oversee security and control functions during shifts, ensuring maximum facility coordination in detainee supervision and safety.

The role requires supervising meals, inspecting security equipment, writing reports, coordinating training, and participating in performance decisions, with emphasis on compliance and staff welfare.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Must meet the requirements of being a Correctional Officer.
• Ability to write communications, documents, policy, and court-related writings.

Responsibilities

• In your Sergeant role, you will be responsible for all security and control related functions during your duty shift.
• Supervise detainees during mealtime.
• Routinely inspect all security equipment (doors, gates, fences, lighting systems).
• Ensure all reports written by officers during shift are submitted as required.
• Oversee necessary on-the-job and safety training for officers.
• Supervise perimeter inspection and detect safety hazards.
• Investigate and report detainee disturbances.
• Help detainees who have been injured or traumatized with prompt assistance.
• Work with detainee workers, provide training, and inspect their work.
• Participate in decisions regarding performance ratings and disciplinary actions.
• Conduct regular physical inspections to ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certificate of satisfactory completion from training program

Job description

Benefits

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

Your main tasks:

• In your Sergeant role, you will be responsible for all security and control related functions during your duty shift. Your goal is to provide maximum facility coordination in prisoner supervision and safety.
• Supervise detainees during mealtime.
• Routinely inspect all security equipment (doors, gates, fences, lighting systems, etc.).
• Ensure all reports written by officers during shift are submitted as required.
• Oversee necessary on-the-job and safety training for officers.
• Supervise perimeter inspection (detecting safety hazards, testing alarm systems, etc.).
• Investigate and report all instances of detainee disturbances.
• Help detainees who have been injured, ill, or traumatized with prompt and appropriate assistance.
• Work with detainee workers, provide training, and inspect their work.
• Participate in decisions regarding performance ratings, disciplinary actions, and job assignments.
• Conduct regular physical inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Must meet the requirements of being a Correctional Officer.
• One (1) year of experience working in a correctional setting required.
• 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.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must have resided within the United States or its territories for three (3) or more years out of the last five (5) years OR worked for the United States overseas for the Federal Government or US Military OR been a dependent of an employee who worked for the United States overseas for the Federal Government or US Military.

Physical Requirements

• In this position, you will frequently walk and stand. You should also be able to occasionally:
• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 60 lbs.
• Bend, stoop, reach above shoulder level.
• Drive automatic equipment vehicles.
• Climb, sit, and work in extreme temperatures.

GEO Secured Services