COURT SECURITY OFFICER

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Training

Employee Discounts

Pet Insurance

Paid Holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

GEO Corrections & Detentions is seeking a Detention Officer to maintain order during court proceedings and escort detainees or inmates. The role requires supervising access, enforcing rules, and coordinating with staff to ensure safety.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma, at least three years of detention experience, and the ability to work extended shifts. US citizenship or permanent residency is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College coursework in behavioral sciences or related field preferred.
• Three years experience as a Detention Officer with above-average performance.
• Ability to work overtime and long shifts.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and 21+ years old.

Responsibilities

• Maintains courtroom order during detainee or inmate hearings.
• Controls access and courtroom activity; authorizes entries/exits.
• Provides escort services to prevent detainees or inmates from contact with others.
• Enforces courtroom rules and warns of disruptive behavior.
• Reports need for additional security or medical assistance.
• Monitors order and court procedures in the courtroom.
• Applies restraints as necessary and checks for contraband.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Behavioral sciences

Correctional services

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computers

Job description

Benefits Information

• 80 Hours - One (1) year but less than five (5) years
• 120 Hours - Five (5) years but less than ten (10) years
• 160 Hours - Ten (10) years but less than fifteen (15) years
• 200 Hours - Fifteen (15) years and above
• Earn one (1) hour for every thirty (30) hours worked.

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• 401 (k) + 401(k) Matching
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Discounts
• Dental Insurance
• Jury Duty
• Flexible Spending Account
• Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Training
• Farmers Auto Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Legal Shield services
• Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Bereavement Leave
• Norton LifeLock benefits
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are:

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO:

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Summary:

This position maintains control and order during court proceedings and escorts detainees or inmates.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains order in courtroom during detainee or inmate hearings.
• Controls courtroom activities by monitoring entrance or exit of persons and authorizing entry or exit of individuals.
• Provides escort services to prevent detainees or inmates with contact with others.
• Enforces courtroom rules of behavior and warns persons of disruptive behavior.
• Reports need for additional security or medical assistance.
• Monitors order or court procedures in courtroom.
• Recognizes public safety hazards.
• Applies appropriate physical restraints as necessary.
• Checks courtroom for security and cleanliness and ensures contraband is not present.
• Announces entrance of administrative staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.
• Three (3) years experience in a Detention Officer capacity with above average performance shown through an employee's performance evaluations.
• 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 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 or detainees as well as staff and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
• Must be a United States citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.
• Must have lived in the U.S. for the past five (5) consecutive years.
• Must be 21 years or older.

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