Detention Officer: Impactful Security & Detainee Care

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Folkston (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; 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 Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

The GEO Group in Georgia is seeking a Detention Officer to supervise detainees, enforce rules, and ensure safety and order within the facility. No experience is necessary; paid on-the-job training is provided, and you will fit right in as part of a growing team of professionals.

You will oversee living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas, coordinate movements, supervise labor crews, and participate in safety and emergency procedures while maintaining daily logs and responding to incidents

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification.
• College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services or related field, 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.
• Required to possess valid state driver's license.
• Training in cultural diversity or sensitivity, preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

HS diploma

Behavioral sciences coursework

Job description

The GEO Group in Georgia is seeking a Detention Officer to supervise detainees, enforce rules, and ensure safety and order within the facility. No experience is necessary; paid on-the-job training is provided, and you will fit right in as part of a growing team of professionals.

You will oversee living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas, coordinate movements, supervise labor crews, and participate in safety and emergency procedures while maintaining daily logs and responding to incidents