Detention Officer — Protect & Rehabilitate with Benefits

The GEO Group, Inc.; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; 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, Inc. is seeking dedicated professionals for on-site roles supervising detainees and supporting a secure correctional environment.

The position involves overseeing daily activities, ensuring safety and order, and coordinating response to incidents. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred college coursework in behavioral sciences or correctional services, and must be able to endure challenging shifts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor detainees in living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas.
• Coordinate detainee movement including counts and 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 on detainees, including disciplinary reports.
• Provide prompt assistance to detainees who are injured, ill, or traumatized.
• Report maintenance or repair needs to keep the facility clean.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent certification

College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services or related field

Job description

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking dedicated professionals for on-site roles supervising detainees and supporting a secure correctional environment.

The position involves overseeing daily activities, ensuring safety and order, and coordinating response to incidents. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred college coursework in behavioral sciences or correctional services, and must be able to endure challenging shifts.