INTAKE/RELEASE OFFICER-12 HR

The GEO Group, Inc.; Robstown (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; 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. is seeking a dedicated Intake/Release Officer for a full-time role at a correctional facility in Robstown, Texas.

You will oversee all aspects of offender intake and release, ensure accurate documentation, and coordinate with medical, security, and trust fund staff to maintain smooth operations. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to work long shifts, and demonstrate resilience in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College coursework in behavioral sciences or related field preferred.
• State requisites for employment.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and monitors intake and release activities.
• Obtains transport roster of all offenders incoming to the facility.
• Completes daily information forms necessary for processing offenders.
• Updates computer upon arrivals/departures of offenders.
• Updates count board upon arrival/departure of offenders.
• Operates photo printer for offender ID.
• Ensures all arriving offenders receive proper identification (ID and wristband).
• Manages inventory of property for incoming/outgoing offenders.
• Identifies each offender scheduled for release.
• Notifies Medical, Inmate Trust Fund and Security of pending arrivals/departures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework in behavioral sciences or related field

Job description

Benefits Information

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• 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

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work For GEO

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Summary

Performs all duties necessary to ensure incoming/outgoing offenders are processed in a timely manner.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversees and monitors the activities of the intake and release areas.
• Obtains transport roster of all offenders incoming to the facility.
• Completes all daily information forms necessary in processing offenders in/out of the facility.
• Updates computer upon arrivals/departures of offenders.
• Updates count board upon arrival/departure of offenders.
• Operates photo printer for offender ID.
• Ensures all arriving offenders receive appropriate identification, including ID and wristband.
• Responsible for completion of inventory of property for incoming/outgoing offenders.
• Properly identifies each offender scheduled to be released.
• Notifies necessary departments (Medical, Inmate Trust Fund, Security) of pending incoming/outgoing offenders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• 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 inmates or detainees and staff and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.

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