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The GEO Group; Texas; On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; 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 Discounts

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

The GEO Group is hiring at a facility in the United States to supervise detainees and ensure safety across living, recreation, and dining areas. You will coordinate movements, conduct counts, and respond to emergencies as needed, while overseeing program activities and labor crews.

Requirements include a high school diploma and willingness to work extended shifts. Prior correctional experience is preferred; driving may be required. This role offers comprehensive benefits and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• College coursework in behavioral sciences or related field preferred.
• State requisites for employment must be met.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to handle physical and mental stress of extended shifts.
• Must report to work reliably and on time.
• Ability to be alert across shifts and endure long hours.
• Experience in a correctional setting preferred.
• May require a valid state driver’s license.
• Mature and flexible, capable of commanding respect.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor detainees in living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas.
• Coordinate movement, perform counts, and provide emergency response as needed.
• Supervise program activities and labor crews to ensure safety.
• Conduct shakedowns for contraband and confiscate prohibited items per policy.
• Keep daily logs including disciplinary reports.
• Provide prompt assistance to detainees who are injured or ill.
• Report maintenance or repair needs to keep the facility clean.

Skills

Overtime

Stress tolerance

Punctuality

Physical fitness

Maturity

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

College coursework in behavioral sciences

State employment requisites

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

GEO Secured Services Pay: Pay USD $23.88/Hr.