Security Monitor I — Facility & Resident Safety

The GEO Group, Inc.; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Discount

Job summary

GEO Reentry Services LLC in California is seeking a vigilant security professional to maintain constant alertness and help ensure resident safety within the facility.

You will operate under established procedures, prepare shift reports, conduct counts, patrol the building, and document incidents to support contract requirements.

The role requires discretion, confidentiality, and effective teamwork, with a focus on safety, compliance, and respectful interaction with residents and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year general work experience. Experience in a related field is preferred.
• Sufficient organizational skills to keep the workflow on-going in an orderly manner.
• Ability to express thoughts logically, in both written and verbal form using correct grammar.
• Demonstrated flexibility in order to perform a wide range of duties.
• Ability to interact effectively with others and learn supervisory techniques.
• Ability to maintain positive relation with staff and residents.
• Ability to motivate and create an atmosphere of enthusiasm toward work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that the equipment necessary for each watch is operational including radios, flashlights, and keys prior to relieving the watch.
• Receives necessary information from previous shift personnel pertaining to events that transpired during the shift such as resident medical problems, disciplinary problems, or new arrivals and any special instructions. Relieves the watch and informs necessary personnel that the watch has been relieved.
• Conducts radio checks documenting results in the security log.
• Frequently patrols building to observe and listen to individual residents and groups of residents and monitors the state of the building.
• Performs activities on both a scheduled and random basis including urinalysis testing, pat downs, shakedowns, counts, or breath tests, to maintain control and security of the residents and facility.
• Documents disciplinary action for rule violations according to procedure to comply with contracting agency requirements and log accordingly.
• Conducts scheduled and impromptu cleanliness checks of the facility and resident’s personal belonging to maintain it in an orderly and clean fashion to meet health and environmental requirements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Motivation

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

GEO Reentry Services LLC in California is seeking a vigilant security professional to maintain constant alertness and help ensure resident safety within the facility.

You will operate under established procedures, prepare shift reports, conduct counts, patrol the building, and document incidents to support contract requirements.

The role requires discretion, confidentiality, and effective teamwork, with a focus on safety, compliance, and respectful interaction with residents and staff.