Detention Center Safety & Supervision Officer

The GEO Group, Inc.; Pearsall (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 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

The GEO Group, Inc. in Pearsall, TX seeks a reliable professional to supervise detainees across living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas and to coordinate movement and safety procedures.

This role emphasizes emergency readiness, documentation, and maintaining a secure, respectful environment. Responsibilities include monitoring program activities, conducting contraband checks, keeping logs, and reporting maintenance needs.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work overtime as required.
• Ability to handle physical and mental stress associated with working extended hours.
• Mature, flexible, and able to command respect and confidence of detainees and staff.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Overtime readiness

Stamina

Stress tolerance

Maturity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework in behavioral sciences or related field

Job description

The GEO Group, Inc. in Pearsall, TX seeks a reliable professional to supervise detainees across living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas and to coordinate movement and safety procedures.

This role emphasizes emergency readiness, documentation, and maintaining a secure, respectful environment. Responsibilities include monitoring program activities, conducting contraband checks, keeping logs, and reporting maintenance needs.