P/T DETENTION OFFICER

GEO Corrections & Detentions; McFarland (CA); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

GEO Secured Services in California seeks a Corrections Officer to supervise detainees across living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas, ensuring safety and compliance.

You will coordinate movements, document daily logs, respond to emergencies, conduct searches, and support facility maintenance. Candidates need a high school diploma, U.S. citizenship, and ability to work extended shifts; state license may be required.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Training in behavioral sciences or security services preferred.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to handle physical and mental stress.
• Must be a United States citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Possession of a valid state drivericense may be required.

Aufgaben

• Supervise and monitor detainees in living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas.
• Coordinate their movement (conduct counts and provide emergency response as needed).
• Make sure program activities stay safe and supervise labor crews.
• Conduct shakedowns for contraband materials and confiscate prohibited items as per policies and procedures.
• Keep daily logs on detainees (including disciplinary reports).
• Provide prompt and appropriate assistance to those who have been injured or traumatized.
• Report any maintenance or repair needs to keep your facility clean.

Kenntnisse

Physical fitness

Communication skills

Observational skills

Teamwork

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

United States Citizenship

Driver's license

Jobbeschreibung

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 detainees 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 detainees (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

• 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.
• Must be a United States Citizen.
• 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 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.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Must be a United States citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.

GEO Secured Services