Correctional Security Supervisor - Shift Lead

The GEO Group, Inc.; Adelanto (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; 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. in Adelanto, California, is seeking a Corrections Officer responsible for security and control during shifts, overseeing detainee supervision and safety per management instructions.

You will supervise officers, perform inspections of equipment, assist with counts, and support training and incident response. The role demands vigilance, written reporting, and teamwork in a high-security 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 be flexible, intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of detainees/inmates and staff, possess a working knowledge of correctional laws, applicable court orders and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.
• Must have a proven work history with sound abilities to write communications, documents, policy, court room defenses, contract negotiations, and other required written correspondence.
• Must be able to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to coordinate staffing requirements for security supervisors and officers.
• Must have completed an approved training program resulting in a certificate of satisfactory completion. Ability to obtain certification for training such as CPR, First Aid and firearms.
• Must be a United States citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent certification

Job description

The GEO Group, Inc. in Adelanto, California, is seeking a Corrections Officer responsible for security and control during shifts, overseeing detainee supervision and safety per management instructions.

You will supervise officers, perform inspections of equipment, assist with counts, and support training and incident response. The role demands vigilance, written reporting, and teamwork in a high-security environment.