CERTIFIED CORRECTIONAL OFFICER-12 HR

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Moore Haven (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 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

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

GEO Group provides complementary, turnkey correctional and community reentry services worldwide. The facility offers supervision of inmates, safety-focused program management, and opportunities for professional growth within a leading provider of evid-based rehabilitation.

The organization emphasizes staff wellbeing and competitive wages, with comprehensive benefits and ongoing training within a secure and structured environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be already FDLE-certified correctional officer.
• College coursework in behavioral sciences or related field preferred.
• Possession of applicable state requisites for employment.
• Must have a valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor inmates in living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas.
• Coordinate inmate movement and emergency response as needed.
• Ensure program activities stay safe and supervise labor crews.
• Conduct shakedowns for contraband and confiscate prohibited items per policies and procedures.
• Keep daily logs on inmates, including disciplinary reports.
• Provide prompt and appropriate assistance to those who have been injured, ill, or traumatized.
• Report maintenance or repair needs to keep the facility clean.

Skills

Stability under stress

Overtime willingness

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

FDLE-certified correctional officer

College coursework in behavioral sciences or related field

State employment requisites

Driver's license

Job description

Benefits Information

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

• Supervise and monitor inmates in living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas.
• Coordinate their movement (conducting counts and providing emergency response as needed).
• Make sure program activities stay safe and supervise labor crews.
• Conduct shakedowns for contraband materials (by yourself or with your team) and confiscate prohibited items as per policies and procedures.
• Keep daily logs on inmates (including disciplinary reports).
• Provide prompt and appropriate assistance to those who have been injured, ill, or have suffered trauma.
• Report any maintenance or repair needs to keep your facility clean.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• MUST BE ALREADY A CERTIFIED CORRECTIONAL OFFICER THROUGH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT (FDLE).
• College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services or related field preferred. Training in cultural diversity or sensitivity preferred.
• Possession of applicable state requisites for employment.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to handle physical and mental stress associated with working extended hours.
• Must be able to regularly report to work without being late.
• Ability to be physically alert on any shift that is assigned.
• Ability to work up to sixteen (16) hours within a rolling twenty-four (24) hour period.
• Work experience in a correctional setting preferred.
• Must have a current valid state driver\'s license.
• Must be mature, flexible, able to command the respect and confidence of inmates and staff and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.

GEO Secured Services

Facility Overview

The facility provides a full range of correctional services including dental, medical and psychological services, education, and vocational training. Work and educational programs are designed to reduce recidivism and include academic and vocational education, vocational planning, substance abuse education, general counseling, life skills and transition planning.