Detainee Supervision & Safety Officer

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Alexandria (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 Corrections & Detentions seeks a supervising professional to monitor detainees in living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas, coordinate movements, and ensure program activities stay safe.

This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to work overtime, and resilience to physical and mental stress. GEO offers extensive benefits and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum: high school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: college coursework or training in behavioral sciences or correctional services.
• Must meet applicable state employment requisites.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor detainees in living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas.
• Coordinate movement and conduct counts with emergency response as needed.
• Ensure program activities stay safe and supervise labor crews.
• Conduct shakedowns for contraband and confiscate prohibited items per procedures.
• Keep daily logs including disciplinary reports.
• Provide prompt assistance to detainees who are injured or ill or traumatized.
• Report maintenance or repair needs to keep the facility clean.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent certification

College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services or related field

Possession of applicable state requisites for employment

Job description

GEO Corrections & Detentions seeks a supervising professional to monitor detainees in living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas, coordinate movements, and ensure program activities stay safe.

This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to work overtime, and resilience to physical and mental stress. GEO offers extensive benefits and equal opportunity employment.