Correctional Security Lead

The GEO Group, Inc.; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; 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 highly reliable Correctional Officer to oversee security and inmate supervision during assigned shifts. You will coordinate facility safety, monitor doors and alarms, and ensure compliance with policies.

The role requires alertness, integrity, and the ability to respond to emergencies with composure. You will work with a team to maintain order, conduct rounds, train staff, and support daily operations in a correctional environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Must meet the requirements of being a Correctional Officer.
• One year of experience working in a correctional setting required.
• Must have completed an approved training program and be able to obtain CPR/First Aid and firearms certifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervises all security functions during shift as assigned by management.
• Supervises the feeding of inmates/detainees during meal time.
• Makes routine inspections of all security equipment, doors, gates, fences, lighting systems, and other facility equipment as needed.
• Assists staff with unit counts.
• Reviews reports written by officers during shift and ensures these reports are submitted as required.
• Assures that officers receive on-the-job training and safety training as required.
• Inspects or directs work to inspection of perimeter to test alarm systems, detect safety hazards and to ensure safety rules are posted and enforced.
• Assists officers and staff with unruly inmates and other assignments as required. Investigates and reports causes of inmate/detainee disturbances.
• Responds to major unusual occurrences as trained. Facilitates prompt and appropriate assistance to detainees/inmates in the event of injury, illness or emotional trauma.
• Directs work, provides training and performs inspections of work performed by inmate/ detainee workers. Assures that inmate/detainee workers under security supervision receive safety training.
• Provides management with input into decisions concerning employee performance ratings, disciplinary actions, and job assignments.
• Promotes an atmosphere conducive to personality and character development of detainees/ inmates and staff through the encouragement of favorable behavior patterns, arrangement of physical facilities, and influencing relationships among detainees/inmates.
• Assists in review of staff effectiveness by conducting frequent physical inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Stress tolerance

Written communication

Staff coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking a highly reliable Correctional Officer to oversee security and inmate supervision during assigned shifts. You will coordinate facility safety, monitor doors and alarms, and ensure compliance with policies.

The role requires alertness, integrity, and the ability to respond to emergencies with composure. You will work with a team to maintain order, conduct rounds, train staff, and support daily operations in a correctional environment.