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GEO Corrections & Detentions; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + 401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Holiday pay

Job summary

GEO Corrections & Detentions is seeking personnel to supervise detainees and ensure safety across living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas. You will coordinate movements, conduct counts, and respond to emergencies in a fast-paced facility.

The role requires maturity, physical stamina, and the ability to work extended shifts. Prior correctional experience is preferred; US citizenship or permanent residency is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College coursework in behavioral sciences or related field preferred.
• Training in cultural diversity or sensitivity preferred.
• U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident required.
• Valid driver's license and ability to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor detainees in living, recreation, dining and visitation areas.
• Coordinate detainee movement and conduct counts; provide emergency response as needed.
• Ensure program activities stay safe and supervise labor crews.
• Conduct shakedowns for contraband and confiscate prohibited items per policies.
• Keep daily logs including disciplinary reports.
• Provide prompt assistance for injuries or trauma; report maintenance needs.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework in behavioral sciences or related field

Training in cultural diversity or sensitivity

Possession of applicable state requisites for employment

Must be United States citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident

Must have lived in the U.S. for past five consecutive years

Must be 21 years or older

Active, valid driver's license

Job description

Benefits Information

• 80 Hours - One (1) year but less than five (5) years
• 120 Hours - Five (5) years but less than ten (10) years
• 160 Hours - Ten (10) years but less than fifteen (15) years
• 200 Hours - Fifteen (15) years and above
• SICK TIME: Earn one (1) hour for every thirty (30) hours worked.

• * 401 (k) + 401(k) Matching
• * Vision Insurance
• * Health Savings Account
• * Employee Discounts
• * Dental Insurance
• * Jury Duty
• * Flexible Spending Account
• * Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
• * Health Insurance
• * Life Insurance
• * Tuition Reimbursement
• * Reduced Tuition Rates
• * Employee Assistance Program
• * Pet Insurance
• * Paid Training
• * Farmers Auto Insurance
• * Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• * Legal Shield services
• * Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
• * Bereavement Leave
• * Norton LifeLock benefits
• * Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

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 24 hour period.
• Work experience in a correctional setting preferred.
• Must be mature, flexible, able to command the respect and confidence of detainees as well as staff and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.
• Must be a United States citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.
• Must have lived in the U.S. for the past five (5) consecutive years.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Must have an active, valid driver's license.

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