Corrections Custody & Compliance Officer

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Pearsall (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Dental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Training

Job summary

The GEO Group is seeking a corrections officer to oversee and maintain custody, care, and control of inmates or detainees while enforcing facility policies. This role requires vigilance, integrity, and the ability to respond to emergencies.

You will monitor detainee movements, supervise living areas, counts, and intake, and coordinate with teams across health services, transportation, and security. Overtime and varied shifts are expected in this demanding environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services or related field preferred. Training in cultural diversity or sensitivity preferred.
• Possession of applicable state requisites for employment.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to handle physical and mental stress associated with working extended hours.
• Must be able to regularly report to work without being late.
• Ability to be physically alert on any shift that is assigned.
• Ability to work up to sixteen (16) hours within a rolling twenty-four (24) hour period.
• Work experience in a correctional setting preferred.
• May be required to possess valid state driver’s license.
• Must be mature, flexible, able to command the respect and confidence of inmates and staff, and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and monitors the activities of the detainees in living areas, recreation activities areas, dining areas and visitation areas.
• Coordinates and monitors detainee movements, conducts counts, and provides emergency response as needed.
• May be assigned to various posts including, but not limited to, the control room, front and sally port entrance, health services, special housing, perimeter security, transportation, work details, reception, intake, and visits officer, etc., as required by management.
• Provides security in program activities and supervises labor crews in various areas around facility.
• Conducts shakedown for contraband materials, either individually or as part of a specialized team. Confiscates contraband in accordance to facility and contracting agency policies and procedures.
• Initiates disciplinary reports on inmates or detainees.
• Prepares reports and maintains daily logs as required.
• Ensures prompt and appropriate assistance to inmates or detainees in the event of injury, illness or trauma.
• Promotes facility cleanliness and reports need for maintenance or repairs.
• Serves as member of special teams to respond to emergencies as required.
• Completes training courses as required by facility training standards.
• Performs correctional duties for any shift as defined by management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The GEO Group is seeking a corrections officer to oversee and maintain custody, care, and control of inmates or detainees while enforcing facility policies. This role requires vigilance, integrity, and the ability to respond to emergencies.

You will monitor detainee movements, supervise living areas, counts, and intake, and coordinate with teams across health services, transportation, and security. Overtime and varied shifts are expected in this demanding environment.