Custody & Security Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Matching

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Training

Reduced Tuition Rates

Employee Discount

Job summary

The GEO Group seeks a Detention Officer to oversee custody and care of detainees, enforcing rules and procedures across a facility. You will monitor movements, counts, and emergency responses while supporting multiple posts and teams as needed.

We offer competitive benefits covering health, retirement, and welfare, with emphasis on safety and compliance in a diverse, global leader in rehabilitation services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, security services, or related field preferred.
• The ability to greet and deal tactfully with the general public.
• Capability of understanding and applying written and verbal orders, rules, and regulations.
• 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.
• Must be mature, flexible, able to command the respect and confidence of inmates or detainees and staff, and possess a high tolerance to mental stress

Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor detainees in living areas, recreation activities areas, dining areas and visitation areas.
• Coordinate and monitor 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.
• Provide security in program activities and supervises labor crews in various areas around facility.
• Conduct shakedown for contraband materials, either individually or as part of a specialized team. Confiscate contraband in accordance to facility and contracting agency policies and procedures.
• Initiate disciplinary reports on detainees.
• Prepare reports and maintains daily logs as required.
• Ensure prompt and appropriate assistance to detainees in the event of injury, illness or trauma.
• Promote facility cleanliness and reports need for maintenance or repairs.
• Serve as member of special teams to respond to emergencies as required.
• Complete training courses as required by facility training standards.
• Perform security duties for any shift as defined by management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Public interaction

Overtime readiness

Stress tolerance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The GEO Group seeks a Detention Officer to oversee custody and care of detainees, enforcing rules and procedures across a facility. You will monitor movements, counts, and emergency responses while supporting multiple posts and teams as needed.

We offer competitive benefits covering health, retirement, and welfare, with emphasis on safety and compliance in a diverse, global leader in rehabilitation services.