Correctional Officer: Safeguard Inmates & Support Reentry

GEO Corrections & Detentions; South Bay (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

HSA

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

GEO Corrections & Detentions seeks dedicated professionals to supervise inmates across living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas. You will coordinate movement, conduct counts, and respond to emergencies while ensuring safety and order.

The role requires maturity, resilience, and the ability to work overtime; experience in correctional settings is preferred. You will document incidents and support rehabilitation efforts within a high‑demand environment.

Qualifications

• Mature and flexible, with ability to earn inmates' respect and handle stress.
• Experience in a correctional setting is preferred.
• Must be able to work overtime as required and handle long shifts.
• Possess a valid state driver's license if required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor inmates in living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas.
• Coordinate movement, conduct counts, and respond to emergencies.
• Oversee program activities and supervise labor crews.
• Conduct searches for contraband and confiscate prohibited items.
• Maintain daily logs and document disciplinary reports.
• Provide assistance for injured or traumatized individuals.
• Report maintenance needs to keep facilities clean.

Skills

Emotional resilience

Overtime readiness

Inmate supervision

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Relevant college coursework

Job description

GEO Corrections & Detentions seeks dedicated professionals to supervise inmates across living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas. You will coordinate movement, conduct counts, and respond to emergencies while ensuring safety and order.

The role requires maturity, resilience, and the ability to work overtime; experience in correctional settings is preferred. You will document incidents and support rehabilitation efforts within a high‑demand environment.