Detainee Supervision & Safety Officer

The GEO Group, Inc.; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; 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

The GEO Group, Inc. in the United States seeks a dedicated professional to supervise detainees in living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas.

You will coordinate movement, conduct counts, and provide emergency response as needed. You will ensure safety of programs, supervise labor crews, keep daily logs, assist those who are injured, report maintenance needs, and maintain a clean facility in compliance with policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework in behavioral sciences preferred.
• Ability to work overtime and handle mental/physical stress.
• Must be mature, flexible, and able to manage detainee interactions with respect.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor detainees in living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas.
• Coordinate their movement, conduct counts, and provide emergency response as needed.
• Ensure safety of program activities and supervise labor crews.
• Conduct shakedowns for contraband and confiscate prohibited items per policies.
• Keep daily logs on detainees, including disciplinary reports.
• Provide prompt assistance to injured or ill individuals and manage trauma responses.
• Report maintenance or repair needs to keep the facility clean.

Skills

Communication skills

Stability under stress

Overtime availability

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework in behavioral sciences

Tools

State driver’s license

Job description

The GEO Group, Inc. in the United States seeks a dedicated professional to supervise detainees in living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas.

You will coordinate movement, conduct counts, and provide emergency response as needed. You will ensure safety of programs, supervise labor crews, keep daily logs, assist those who are injured, report maintenance needs, and maintain a clean facility in compliance with policies and procedures.