Facility Security & Custodial Officer

The GEO Group, Inc.; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; 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

The GEO Group, Inc. in Texas is seeking a Janitorial Officer to oversee and maintain custody, care, and control of detainees while enforcing facility rules. This full-time position requires vigilance and dedication in a security-focused environment.

You will supervise detainee movements, conduct counts, respond to emergencies, and support various posts. The role emphasizes facility cleanliness, safety, and compliance with training standards, with opportunities for career growth within GEO

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required
• College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, security 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 24 hour period.
• Work experience in a security environment 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

• Oversees and monitors detainees in living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas.
• Coordinates detainee movements, conducts counts, and provides emergency response as needed.
• May be assigned to posts including, but not limited to, the control room, front and sally port entrance, health services, special housing, perimeter security, transportation, work details, reception, intake, and visits officer, etc., as required by management.
• Provides security in program activities and supervises labor crews in various areas around facility.
• Conducts shakedown for contraband materials, either individually or as part of a specialized team. Confiscates contraband in accordance to facility and contracting agency policies and procedures.
• Initiates disciplinary reports on detainees.
• Prepares reports and maintains daily logs as required.
• Ensures prompt and appropriate assistance to detainees in the event of injury, illness or trauma.
• Promotes facility cleanliness and reports need for maintenance or repairs.
• Serves as member of special teams to respond to emergencies as required.
• Completes training courses as required by facility training standards.
• Performs security duties for any shift as defined by management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

The GEO Group, Inc. in Texas is seeking a Janitorial Officer to oversee and maintain custody, care, and control of detainees while enforcing facility rules. This full-time position requires vigilance and dedication in a security-focused environment.

You will supervise detainee movements, conduct counts, respond to emergencies, and support various posts. The role emphasizes facility cleanliness, safety, and compliance with training standards, with opportunities for career growth within GEO