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The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Job summary

GEO Secured Services in Newark, NJ, a division of the GEO Group, seeks a motivated supervisor to oversee detainees and coordinate daily operations. You will monitor living, recreational, dining, and visitation areas and manage detainee movements with counts and emergency responses.

You will ensure safety of activities, supervise labor crews, conduct contraband shakedowns, and maintain detailed logs. A high school diploma and overtime readiness are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to work overtime as required.
• Must be physically alert and able to handle mental stress.
• Possession of a valid state driver's license may be required.
• Must be mature, flexible and able to gain respect of inmates.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

High school diploma

Overtime ability

Physically alert

Driver’s license (optional)

Maturity and flexibility

Age 21+

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits Information

• 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

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are:

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO:

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

In this job, you will:

• 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services or related field preferred. Training in cultural diversity or sensitivity 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 that is assigned.
• 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 inmates or detainees and staff and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

GEO Secured Services