Captain, Corrections Security & Shift Lead

The GEO Group, Inc.; Philipsburg (Centre County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; 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

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking a Captain to act as shift commander, directing security and control operations, supervising staff, ensuring detainee safety, and coordinating with facility programs.

You will develop and implement policies for custody and treatment, conduct inspections, review disciplinary matters, and prepare records. Strong leadership and supervisory experience in corrections are essential.

Qualifications

• Must meet same basic 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 representative of worthwhile qualities with which an inmate can identify. Must be emotionally stable and understanding. Must be flexible, cooperative, and empathetic to the total needs of the inmates.
• 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/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 requirement for security supervisors and officers.
• Ability to write communication documents, policies, courtroom defenses, contract negotiations, and other required written correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Direct staff as shift commander and oversee detainee supervision.
• Assist in development and implementation of policies for custody, security, and treatment of detainees.
• Coordinate staffing requirements for security supervisors and officers and assess staff effectiveness.
• Review disciplinary matters concerning staff and detainees.
• Respond to unusual occurrences and ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
• Provide guidance and supervision to prevent incidents and promote orderly operation.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Empathy

Education

High school diploma

College coursework desirable

Job description

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking a Captain to act as shift commander, directing security and control operations, supervising staff, ensuring detainee safety, and coordinating with facility programs.

You will develop and implement policies for custody and treatment, conduct inspections, review disciplinary matters, and prepare records. Strong leadership and supervisory experience in corrections are essential.