Corrections Security Lead

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Robstown (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

GEO Group is seeking a security supervisor to oversee custody and safety in a detainee supervision environment. Responsibilities include policy development, incident response, staff direction, and records management.

The role emphasizes maintaining a secure facility, training staff, and ensuring compliance with procedures, with opportunities to contribute to rehabilitation efforts within the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification.
• College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services or related field.
• 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

• 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.
• 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.
• Directs the work of other employees including selection, hiring, evaluating job performance, employee training/development, promotions and disciplinary actions.
• Makes assignments, reviews post orders and ensures 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.
• 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services or related field

Job description

GEO Group is seeking a security supervisor to oversee custody and safety in a detainee supervision environment. Responsibilities include policy development, incident response, staff direction, and records management.

The role emphasizes maintaining a secure facility, training staff, and ensuring compliance with procedures, with opportunities to contribute to rehabilitation efforts within the community.