Intelligence Officer

The GEO Group, Inc.; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

HSA

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount

Reduced tuition rates

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

401(k) matching

Pet insurance

Dental insurance

Paid training

Flexible spending account

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking an Intelligence Officer to support investigations and intelligence operations focused on gangs and security threat groups within our facilities. You will assist in providing actionable intelligence to the contracting agency and facility management.

Responsibilities include collecting and tracking threat group activities, monitoring detainee communications, and helping develop procedures for security and custody. Strong analytical and reporting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years experience in security within a correctional setting.
• Certification as a correctional officer may be required by state/federal rules.
• College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting intelligence and information on suspected security threat groups at the facility.
• Provide input into the facility response to security threats posed by groups.
• Identify and track activities of gangs or security threat groups at the facility.
• Record and furnish information to contracting agency as required.
• Monitor detainee telephone calls in line with policies.
• Assist in developing policies for custody, security and treatment of detainees.
• Participate in gang identification and tracking programs.
• Respond to major institution incidents as trained.
• Prepare records and reports as required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent certification

College coursework in behavioral sciences or related field

Correctional officer certification (where required)

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 Officer assists in the coordination efforts in investigations and intelligence gathering operations pertaining particularly to gangs and security threat groups. Assists in providing intelligence information to the contracting agency and facility management as required.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• The Intelligence Officer assists in collecting intelligence and information regarding activities of suspected security threat groups at the facility. Provides input into the facility response to the security threat of group activities.
• Identifies and tracks suspected and actual gang or security threat group activities at the facility. Records and furnishes information as required by the contracting agency regarding special threat group activities.
• The Intelligence Officer monitors the recording of detainee telephone calls in accord with contracting agency policies and procedures.
• May assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and regulations for custody, security and/or treatment of detainees as they pertain to investigations, gang activities and telephone call monitoring.
• May participate in contracting agency gang identification and tracking programs.
• Responds to major institution unusual occurrences as trained.
• Prepares various records and reports as required.
• Performs other investigations and related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Three (3) years experience working in the security function in a correctional setting required. Work experience in gang activities and investigations in a correctional facility is preferred.
• Certification as a correctional officer may be required based on the state or federal requirements.
• College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services or related field preferred.
• Must possess a working knowledge of correctional program objectives, applicable court orders and laws and have a general understanding of the requirements for managing a secure correctional facility.
• Demonstration of the abilities needed to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions is required. Must have the ability to make and implement decisions without assistance.
• Must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert, and able to command the respect and confidence of inmates and staff.

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