Detention Officer — Protect, Support & Ensure Safe Facilities

The GEO Group, Inc.; Texas; Sur place; USD 35 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

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

Résumé du poste

The GEO Group, Inc. is a global leader in evidenced-based rehabilitation, providing correctional and community reentry services. GEO Secured Services seeks professionals to supervise detainees, coordinate activities, and maintain safe facilities in a high-stakes environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring detainees, conducting counts, and logging events while ensuring safety and compliance. The role requires resilience, punctuality, and readiness for overtime and extended shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College coursework in behavioral sciences or related field preferred.
• State requisites for employment.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to handle physical and mental stress from long shifts.
• Must report to work on time.
• May work up to 16 hours within a 24-hour period.
• Driver’s license may be required.
• Experience in a correctional setting preferred.
• Must be mature, flexible and able to manage inmates and staff.

Responsabilités

• Supervise and monitor detainees in living, recreation, dining and visitation areas.
• Coordinate detainee movement (counting and emergency response).
• Supervise labor crews and ensure safety of program activities.
• Conduct shakedowns for contraband and confiscate prohibited items.
• Keep daily logs including disciplinary reports.
• Provide prompt assistance to detainees who are injured or affected by trauma.
• Report maintenance or repair needs to keep facilities clean.

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework in behavioral sciences or related field

Description du poste

The GEO Group, Inc. is a global leader in evidenced-based rehabilitation, providing correctional and community reentry services. GEO Secured Services seeks professionals to supervise detainees, coordinate activities, and maintain safe facilities in a high-stakes environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring detainees, conducting counts, and logging events while ensuring safety and compliance. The role requires resilience, punctuality, and readiness for overtime and extended shifts.