P/T CORRECTIONAL OFFICER AS NEEDED

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Milledgeville (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive employee benefits

Competitive wages

Job summary

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd. is seeking dedicated individuals to supervise inmates in various environments, ensuring safety and security. Responsibilities include monitoring inmates in recreation and dining areas, coordinating movement, and conducting safety checks.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, ability to work under stress, and valid state driver's license. If you aim to make a difference while ensuring safety, consider joining our team.

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise and monitor inmates in various settings.
• Capacity to handle physical and mental stress effectively.
• Possession of a valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor inmates in living and recreation areas.
• Coordinate the movement and conduct counts of inmates.
• Keep daily logs on inmates and report maintenance needs.

Skills

Supervision

Emergency response

Record keeping

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework in behavioral sciences

Job description

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

In this job, you will:

• Supervise and monitor inmates 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 inmates (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.

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.
• Required to possess valid state driver’s license.
• Must be mature, flexible, able to command the respect and confidence of inmates and staff and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.

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