Detention Officer - Safety & Reentry Support

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Falfurrias (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; 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 Corrections & Detentions in Texas seeks dedicated personnel to supervise detainees and ensure safety in living, dining, and recreation areas. You will coordinate counts, assist with emergencies, and help maintain orderly operations within the facility.

Responsibilities include supervising labor crews, conducting contraband searches, and keeping accurate daily Logs while providing care to those injured or in distress. Overtime and flexibility are often required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

GEO Corrections & Detentions in Texas seeks dedicated personnel to supervise detainees and ensure safety in living, dining, and recreation areas. You will coordinate counts, assist with emergencies, and help maintain orderly operations within the facility.

Responsibilities include supervising labor crews, conducting contraband searches, and keeping accurate daily Logs while providing care to those injured or in distress. Overtime and flexibility are often required.