Correctional Officer: Protect, Guide & Rehabilitate

The GEO Group, Inc.; Milledgeville (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; 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 full-time professional to supervise inmates and help ensure safety at a correctional facility in the Milledgeville, GA area.

You will monitor living and activity areas, coordinate inmate movements, and support program activities while maintaining logs and reporting incidents. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent; college coursework in behavioral sciences or related fields is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College coursework in behavioral sciences 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.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework in behavioral sciences or related field

Training in cultural diversity or sensitivity

Possession of applicable state requisites for employment

Job description

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking a full-time professional to supervise inmates and help ensure safety at a correctional facility in the Milledgeville, GA area.

You will monitor living and activity areas, coordinate inmate movements, and support program activities while maintaining logs and reporting incidents. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent; college coursework in behavioral sciences or related fields is preferred.