Intelligence Lieutenant

The GEO Group, Inc.; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Discount

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking an Intelligence Lieutenant to supervise investigations and intelligence gathering related to security threat groups.

You will provide intelligence insights to the contracting agency and facility management and lead a team to ensure compliant operations. Responsibilities include directing staff, developing training on investigations and monitoring, coordinating with law enforcement, and handling major incidents with professional discretion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 1 year of detention officer experience and 2 years in field supervision.
• College coursework in behavioral sciences, correctional services or related field preferred.
• Maturity, flexibility and ability to work under mental stress are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee intelligence collection on suspected security threat groups at the facility.
• Lead input into facility responses to identified threats and operations.
• Direct the work of staff, including hiring, evaluating performance and training.
• Develop and deliver training on investigations and telephone monitoring.
• Coordinate with contracting agencies and law enforcement as needed.
• Respond to major incidents and ensure proper procedures are followed.
• Review disciplinary matters for staff and detainees.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures through inspections.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Detention experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Behavioral sciences / correctional coursework

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:

The Intelligence Lieutenant supervises coordination efforts in investigations and intelligence gathering operations pertaining particularly security threat groups. Provides intelligence information to the contracting agency and facility management as required.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversee the collection of intelligence and information regarding activities of suspected security threat groups at the facility. Provide significant input into the facility response to identify the security threat of group activities.
• Identify and track suspected and actual gang or security threat group activities at the facility. Record and furnish information as required by the contracting agency regarding special threat group activities.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and regulations for custody, security and/or treatment of detainees/inmates as they pertain to investigations and telephone call monitoring.
• Respond to major unusual occurrences as trained. Facilitate prompt and appropriate assistance to detainees/inmates in the event of injury, illness or emotional trauma.
• Promote an atmosphere conducive to personality and character development of detainees/inmates and staff through the encouragement of favorable behavior patterns, arrangement of physical facilities, and influencing relationships among detainees/inmates.
• Direct the work of other employees. This includes selection, hiring, evaluating job performance, employee training/development, promoting and any disciplinary action, including termination.
• Make assignments, reviews post orders and assures that all procedures including emergency procedures are in place and staff is trained in proper implementation.
• Review disciplinary matters concerning both staff and detainees.
• Review staff effectiveness and conducts frequent physical inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Give primary guidance on situational problems, making referrals for more complex problems.
• Develop and deliver training to staff pertaining to investigations and telephone call monitoring.
• May conduct special investigations as assigned by management or the contracting agency.
• May perform as liaison with contracting agency, state or local law enforcement agencies to facilitate their investigations.
• May participate in contracting agency special threat identification and tracking programs.
• Respond to major institution unusual occurrences as trained.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED certification required.
• Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a detention officer and two (2) years of successful experience in field supervision (e.g., civilian community law enforcement, commercial or industrial guard service, or security service supervisory positions.). The two (2) year requirement may be satisfied by completion of a career development program that includes work‑related experience, training, or college credits at a level of achievement equivalent to the basic requirement, as practiced in the federal hiring process.
• College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services or related field preferred.
• Must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of detainees or inmates and staff and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.