Detention Intake & Records Supervisor

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Adelanto (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Job summary

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd. is seeking a candidate to manage the intake, custody, and recordkeeping for newly arriving detainees at the facility in Adelanto, CA.

The role emphasizes ensuring legal admission, accurate identification, and secure handling of detainee property. Responsibilities include overseeing intake processes, conducting counts, supervising staff in the count room, and maintaining logs and reports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification.
• Three (3) years of experience working in a correctional setting, one of which was in a position requiring supervisory capabilities.

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.

Job description

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd. is seeking a candidate to manage the intake, custody, and recordkeeping for newly arriving detainees at the facility in Adelanto, CA.

The role emphasizes ensuring legal admission, accurate identification, and secure handling of detainee property. Responsibilities include overseeing intake processes, conducting counts, supervising staff in the count room, and maintaining logs and reports.