DATA ENTRY CLERK, PROGRAMS

GEO Corrections & Detentions; South Bay (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; 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 Corrections & Detentions is seeking a data entry specialist for a correctional facility. The role involves completing forms and entering data into the computer system with discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities include adhering to GEO policies, maintaining accurate facility data, recording inmate assignments, and preparing central files for release, plus generating reports. Strong organization and teamwork with staff and inmates are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with office procedures and clerical duties preferred.
• Ability to interact professionally in individual and group settings.
• Ability to work with a team of inmates and implement team strategies.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with computers and common software used in the department.

Responsibilities

• Performs data entry and maintains facility data in the system.
• Adheres to GEO policies, procedures, and facility regulations.
• Records inmate assignments, housing moves and work assignments.
• Enters information into the state system accurately and timely.
• Develops reports related to the facility data system and other required reports.
• Audits the state database for consistency and accuracy.
• Prepares inmate central files for release.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Office procedures

Clerical duties

Professional communication

Teamwork

Data entry

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PDS system

State database

Job description

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

• 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

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 performs data entry for the facility. It ensures that all necessary forms are completed and then enters data into the computer system. It requires familiarity with policies, procedures and practices. The sensitive nature of the position requires the incumbent to exercise discretion and retain confidentiality of information obtained by discussions or recorded data.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Adheres to GEO policies, procedures, and specific facility regulations including posted special orders and instructions.
• Performs data entry and maintenance of facility data system.
• Records all inmate assignments, housing moves and work assignments.
• Enters information into the state system in an accurate and timely manner (housing and work assignments, gain time ratings, classification information, etc.)
• Develops and submits required reports relative to the facility data system, as well as other reports as required.
• Audits the PDS system with the state database.
• Prepares inmate central files for the release of inmates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Demonstrated experience in office procedures and related clerical duties.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner in both individual and group settings.
• Ability to work with a team of inmates and have the ability to implement team strategy approaches to work assignments.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions; to make minor decisions in accordance with rules and regulations as they apply to work problems; to maintain company records; and to meet and deal effectively with the public and inmates.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

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