Detention Officer: Safeguard Detainees & Community Safety

The GEO Group, Inc.; Lovejoy (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Matching

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. is hiring for a custody/security position in Georgia. You will supervise detainees, coordinate movements, and ensure safety in living and recreation areas.

The role involves shakedowns for contraband, maintaining logs, and responding to injuries or trauma as part of a structured facility team. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, 21+ years old, valid driver’s license, US citizenship, and the ability to work extended shifts up to 16 hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.
• Must be twenty-one (21) years or older.
• 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.
• Work experience in a correctional setting preferred.
• Must be mature, flexible, able to command the respect and confidence of inmates or detainees and staff and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must have resided within the United States or its territories for three (3) or more years out of the last five (5) years OR worked for the United States overseas for the Federal Government or US Military OR be a dependent of an employee who worked for the United States overseas for the Federal Government or US Military.

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

Overtime Availability

Stress Management

Maturity & Flexibility

Inmate/Staff Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework in behavioral sciences or correctional services

Job description

The GEO Group, Inc. is hiring for a custody/security position in Georgia. You will supervise detainees, coordinate movements, and ensure safety in living and recreation areas.

The role involves shakedowns for contraband, maintaining logs, and responding to injuries or trauma as part of a structured facility team. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, 21+ years old, valid driver’s license, US citizenship, and the ability to work extended shifts up to 16 hours.