Detention Officer: Safe Supervision & Detainee Care

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Del Rio (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; 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

Job summary

GEO Corrections & Detentions in Texas seeks a dedicated officer to supervise detainees and maintain safe facilities. You will oversee movement, perform searches, log incidents, and respond to emergencies within a dynamic corrections environment.

Join a team that supports GEO's broader mission of evidence-based rehabilitation and community reintegration services, with a focus on safety and accountability across shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in correctional or security settings preferred.
• Ability to work long shifts, including extended hours.
• Must pass state employment requisites.
• Strong observation and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise detainees in living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas.
• Coordinate detainee movement and emergencies.
• Ensure program activities are safe and supervise labor crews.
• Conduct shakedowns and confiscate prohibited items.
• Maintain daily logs and disciplinary reports.
• Assist detainees who are injured or traumatized.
• Report maintenance or repair needs to keep facility clean.

Skills

Stamina and fitness

Stress management

Overtime flexibility

Reliability

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Training in behavioral sciences or related field preferred

Job description

GEO Corrections & Detentions in Texas seeks a dedicated officer to supervise detainees and maintain safe facilities. You will oversee movement, perform searches, log incidents, and respond to emergencies within a dynamic corrections environment.

Join a team that supports GEO's broader mission of evidence-based rehabilitation and community reintegration services, with a focus on safety and accountability across shifts.