Detainee Intake & Records Supervisor

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Adelanto (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; 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

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

GEO Corrections & Detentions in Adelanto, CA seeks a supervisor to oversee intake, master roster, and detainee processing while ensuring compliance with policies. You will manage admissions authority, review documents, and coordinate movements and counts for security and efficiency.

The role requires prior supervisory experience in a correctional setting, strong communication skills, and a resilient, detail‑oriented approach to daily logs and reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services or related field preferred.
• Three (3) years of experience working in a correctional setting, one of which was in a position requiring supervisory capabilities.
• 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.
• Must have a proven work history with sound abilities to communicate both verbally and in writing. Must have the ability to maintain records, files and prepare reports.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall development, coordination and maintenance of the intake process and master roster of newly arrived detainees/inmates assigned to the facility.
• Confirms the facility has legal authority to admit and the accurate identification of the incoming detainees/inmates. Reviews admission documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Searches incoming detainee/inmate property for contraband. 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.
• Coordinates and monitors detainee/inmate movements, transfer records, conducts counts, and provides emergency response as required.
• Conducts strip searches of detainee/inmate as needed in accordance to facility and contracting agency policy and procedures.
• Supervises detainees/inmates in the detainee/inmate intake area. May provide detainee/inmate supervision and security in other areas as needed.
• May complete initial incoming detainee/inmate questionnaires and initiate a detainee/inmate file.
• Coordinates tally of counts as they are reported during each count period. Advises responsible supervisor when count is clear or any discrepancies. Develops and maintains clear records of counts and results.
• Directs the work of the count room staff and other employees. This includes the selection, hiring, evaluating job performance, employee training/development, promoting and any disciplinary action, including termination.
• Prepares reports and maintains daily logs as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Supervisory experience

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma

College coursework in behavioral sciences or related field

Job description

GEO Corrections & Detentions in Adelanto, CA seeks a supervisor to oversee intake, master roster, and detainee processing while ensuring compliance with policies. You will manage admissions authority, review documents, and coordinate movements and counts for security and efficiency.

The role requires prior supervisory experience in a correctional setting, strong communication skills, and a resilient, detail‑oriented approach to daily logs and reporting.