RHU Supervisor

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GEO Corrections & Detentions is seeking a Special Housing Unit Lieutenant to supervise security and staff within an assigned area, ensuring detainee safety and proper record-keeping for facility operations.

The role emphasizes policy implementation, incident response, staff training, and maintaining compliance with procedures while coordinating with management to meet facility goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a detention officer and two years of successful field supervision experience.
• College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services or related field preferred.
• Must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert, able to command respect and handle mental stress.

Responsibilities

• The Special Housing Unit Lieutenant supervises security and staff in an assigned area, providing maximum facility coordination in detainee supervision and safety and preparing required records and reports.
• Assists in development and implementation of policies, procedures and regulations for custody, security and/or treatment of inmates.
• Responds to major unusual occurrences and coordinates medical or emotional support as needed.
• Promotes positive behavior and relations among inmates and staff; influences facility conditions and resources.
• Directs work of other employees, including hiring, evaluating performance, training, promotions, and disciplinary actions.
• Reviews disciplinary matters concerning staff and inmates and ensures staff are trained in procedures.
• Conducts frequent inspections to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Provides guidance on situational problems and makes referrals for complex issues.
• Maintains daily logs and prepares records/reports as required by management.
• Ensures facility goals and regulatory compliance in security operations; may supervise inmate staff in other areas as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework in behavioral sciences or related field

Job description

Benefits Information

• 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 Special Housing Unit Lieutenant supervises security/control activities and staff in an assigned area, which provides for maximum facility coordination in detainee supervision and safety, in addition to the preparation of required records and reports.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Special Housing Unit Lieutenant assists in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and regulations for custody, security and/or treatment of inmates.
• Responds to major unusual occurrences. Facilitates prompt and appropriate assistance to inmates in the event of injury, illness or emotional trauma.
• Promotes an atmosphere conducive to personality and character development of inmates and staff through the encouragement of favorable behavior patterns, arrangement of physical facilities, and influencing relationships among inmates.
• The Special Housing Unit Lieutenant directs the work of other employees. This includes the selection, hiring, evaluating job performance, employee training/development, promoting and any disciplinary action, including termination.
• Makes assignments, reviews post orders and assures that all procedures including emergency procedures are in place and staff is trained in proper implementation.
• The Special Housing Unit Lieutenant reviews disciplinary matters concerning both staff and inmates.
• Reviews staff effectiveness and conducts frequent physical inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• The Special Housing Unit Lieutenant gives primary guidance on situational problems; making referrals for more complex problems.
• Prepares records and reports as assigned by management. Maintains daily logs as required.
• The Special Housing Unit Lieutenant is responsible for attaining facility goals/objectives and ensuring compliance with all rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures for security operations.
• Directs work, provides training and performs inspections of work performed by inmate staff. May provide inmate supervision and security in other areas as needed.
• The Special Housing Unit Lieutenant performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent 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 inmates and staff, committed to the objectives of the facility, and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.

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