Correctional Hospital Officer — Detainee Care & Security

The GEO Group, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking a Hospital Officer responsible for supervising detainees in a hospital setting and maintaining custody according to protocol. You will follow restraint procedures and ensure detainees remain under supervision with positioning always in view.

Core duties include completing paperwork and duty logs, reporting unusual events to supervisors, and ensuring safety procedures and regulations are followed at all times. Availability for overtime and travel is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years’ experience handling prisoners as a Law Enforcement Officer, Corrections, Detention, or Military Police Officer.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must possess a State Firearms License.
• Must possess a State Security Guard License.
• Must have completed an approved training program in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Military.

Responsibilities

• Maintain custody and control of detainees in the hospital at all times.
• Follow restraint protocols as per Medical Guarding Procedures.
• Ensure restraints do not interfere with medical procedures or harm detainees.
• Keep detainees within sight; monitor positioning.
• Deny outside visitors unless required by contract or court order.
• Limit detainee telephone access unless contract permits.

Skills

Law Enforcement experience

Overtime willingness

Punctuality

Computer skills

Travel availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State Security Guard License

State Firearms License

Job description

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking a Hospital Officer responsible for supervising detainees in a hospital setting and maintaining custody according to protocol. You will follow restraint procedures and ensure detainees remain under supervision with positioning always in view.

Core duties include completing paperwork and duty logs, reporting unusual events to supervisors, and ensuring safety procedures and regulations are followed at all times. Availability for overtime and travel is required.