Correctional Security Supervisor

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Falfurrias (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Holidays

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

GEO Corrections & Detentions is seeking a supervisory security professional in Texas to oversee custody and guard operations, ensuring safety and compliance across the facility. The role requires coordinating staff, implementing policies, and maintaining detailed records.

Ideal candidates will have correctional experience, strong leadership, and the ability to manage emergencies. The position is on-site with a focus on facility safety and orderly operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services or related field preferred.
• Three (3) years of experience working in a correctional setting. One (1) year of management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of detainees/inmates and staff and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.

Responsibilities

• Supervises security/control activities and staff in an assigned area, which provides for maximum facility coordination in prisoner supervision and safety, in addition to the preparation of required records and reports.
• Assists in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and regulations for custody, security and/or treatment of detainees/inmates.
• Responds to major unusual occurrences. Facilitates prompt and appropriate assistance to detainees/inmates in the event of injury, illness or emotional trauma.
• Directs the work of other employees. This includes the selection, hiring, evaluating job performance, employee training/development, promoting and any disciplinary action, including termination.
• Makes assignments, reviews post orders and assures that all procedures including emergency procedures are in place and staff is trained in proper implementation.
• Reviews disciplinary matters concerning both staff and detainees.
• Reviews staff effectiveness and conducts frequent physical inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Gives primary guidance on situational problems; making referrals for more complex problems.
• Prepares records and reports as assigned by management. Maintains daily logs as required.
• Responsible for attaining facility goals/objectives and ensuring compliance with all rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures for security operations.
• Directs work, provides training and performs inspections of work performed by detainee/inmate staff. May provide detainee supervision and security in other areas as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Crises management

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma

College coursework in behavioral sciences or correctional services

Job description

GEO Corrections & Detentions is seeking a supervisory security professional in Texas to oversee custody and guard operations, ensuring safety and compliance across the facility. The role requires coordinating staff, implementing policies, and maintaining detailed records.

Ideal candidates will have correctional experience, strong leadership, and the ability to manage emergencies. The position is on-site with a focus on facility safety and orderly operations.