Corrections Captain: Dynamic Shift Leader

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Del Rio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; 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

GEO Secured Services seeks a Captain to serve as the shift commander, directing security and control operations, supervising staff, and ensuring detainee safety and facility coordination. You will develop and implement custody policies, oversee inspections, review disciplinary matters, and coordinate staffing for security personnel while supporting inmate programs and reporting requirements.

The role requires strong leadership, emotional stability, and the ability to work with diverse teams in a

Qualifications

• Must meet same basic qualifications as a Corrections Officer.
• Minimum high school graduate or equivalent; related college courses highly desirable.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a correctional setting, one of which was in a supervisory role.
• Must be emotionally stable, flexible, cooperative and empathetic to inmates' total needs.
• Working knowledge of laws relating to corrections and court orders.
• Ability to communicate and interact with a variety of personalities.

Responsibilities

• As Captain, you will act as the shift commander, directing all security and control operations during a shift.
• Overseeing staff and providing maximum facility coordination, detainee supervision and safety as well as preparing records and reports.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and regulations for custody, security, and treatment of detainees.
• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with all security, safety, sanitation, contraband, fire, and other facility regulations.
• Review disciplinary matters concerning both staff and detainees.
• Coordinate staffing requirements for security supervisors and officers and assess staff effectiveness.
• Respond to all unusual occurrences.
• Provide direct line supervision over correctional officers; make assignments, review post orders, and assure that staff is trained in implementation of all procedures.
• Promote an atmosphere conducive to character development and inmate programs.
• Facilitate prompt assistance to inmates in case of injury, illness, or emotional trauma.
• Give primary guidance when issues arise; make referrals for more complex problems.
• Write documents including policies, courtroom defenses and contract negotiations.
• Monitor daily logs.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Flexibility

Diversity awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

GEO Secured Services seeks a Captain to serve as the shift commander, directing security and control operations, supervising staff, and ensuring detainee safety and facility coordination. You will develop and implement custody policies, oversee inspections, review disciplinary matters, and coordinate staffing for security personnel while supporting inmate programs and reporting requirements.

The role requires strong leadership, emotional stability, and the ability to work with diverse teams in a