DETENTION OFFICER

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Philipsburg (Centre County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Matching

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

GEO Corrections & Detentions is seeking a Detention Officer to oversee detainee activities within living, dining, and recreation areas, coordinating movements and providing emergency response as needed. The role requires the ability to handle high-stress situations and maintain security across multiple posts.

The organization emphasizes comprehensive benefits, ongoing training, and a commitment to rehabilitation in a global context.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College coursework in behavioral sciences or related field preferred; training in cultural diversity or sensitivity is a plus.
• Must possess applicable state requisites for employment and be able to work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee detainees in living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas; monitor movements and respond to emergencies.
• Coordinate posts including control room, entrances, health services, housing, and transport as assigned by management.
• Complete reports, maintain logs, and ensure safety and cleanliness; participate in emergency response and special teams as needed.

Skills

Physical endurance

Communication

Education

High school diploma

College coursework in behavioral sciences

Job description

Benefits Information

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• 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 evidence 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

Job Responsibilities

With your background or interest in security operations/corrections as our Detention Officer, you will be overseeing and monitoring the activities of the detainees in living areas, recreation activities areas, dining areas and visitation areas. You will be coordinating and monitoring detainee movements, conducting counts and providing emergency response as needed. In addition, you may be assigned to various posts including, but not limited to, the control room, front and sally port entrance, health services, special housing, perimeter safety, transportation, work details, reception, intake and visits officer, etc., as required by management.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Providing safety in program activities and supervising labor crews in various areas around facility.
• Conducting shakedown for contraband materials, either individually or as part of a specialized team; confiscating contraband in accordance to facility and contracting agency policies and procedures.
• Initiating disciplinary reports on detainees.
• Preparing reports and maintaining daily logs as required.
• Ensuring prompt and appropriate assistance to detainees in the event of injury, illness or trauma.
• Promoting facility cleanliness and reporting need for maintenance or repairs.
• Serving as member of special teams to respond to emergencies as required.
• Completing training courses as required by facility training standards.
• Performing correctional duties for any shift as defined by management.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

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 detainees and staff and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.