Detainee Safety & Security Officer

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Jena (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; 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 Group is seeking a dedicated supervisor to oversee detainee living, recreation, dining, and visitation activities. You will coordinate movement, ensure safety, and supervise labor crews while maintaining daily logs and responding to injuries or traumas.

The role requires a high school diploma, willingness to work overtime, and the ability to handle physical and mental stress in a correctional setting. Training is provided, with potential credential requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services or related field preferred.
• 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.
• Ability to work up to sixteen (16) hours within a rolling twenty-four (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 detainees and staff and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor detainees in living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas.
• Coordinate their movement (conducting counts and providing emergency response as needed).
• Make sure program activities stay safe and supervise labor crews.
• Conduct shakedowns for contraband materials (by yourself or with your team) and confiscate prohibited items as per policies and procedures.
• Keep daily logs on detainees (including disciplinary reports).
• Provide prompt and appropriate assistance to those who have been injured, ill, or have suffered trauma.
• Report any maintenance or repair needs to keep your facility clean.

Skills

Overtime work ability

Stress management

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework in behavioral sciences or related field (preferred)

Job description

GEO Group is seeking a dedicated supervisor to oversee detainee living, recreation, dining, and visitation activities. You will coordinate movement, ensure safety, and supervise labor crews while maintaining daily logs and responding to injuries or traumas.

The role requires a high school diploma, willingness to work overtime, and the ability to handle physical and mental stress in a correctional setting. Training is provided, with potential credential requirements.