Detention Officer: Safe Supervision & Detainee Care

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Karnes City (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; 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

GEO Secured Services seeks a dedicated professional to supervise detainees and coordinate their daily activities, ensuring safety and orderly movement within the facility.

The role requires handling emergencies, documenting incidents, and maintaining logs while upholding policy and procedure compliance. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant correctional experience, with flexibility for long shifts and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Detainee supervision

Emergency response

Safety oversight

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework in behavioral sciences or corrections

Job description

GEO Secured Services seeks a dedicated professional to supervise detainees and coordinate their daily activities, ensuring safety and orderly movement within the facility.

The role requires handling emergencies, documenting incidents, and maintaining logs while upholding policy and procedure compliance. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant correctional experience, with flexibility for long shifts and overtime as needed.