Shift Commander: Corrections Security Leader

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Folkston (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

GEO Corrections & Detentions in Folkston, GA is seeking a Captain to lead shift operations, oversee staff, and ensure inmate safety. You will direct security, coordinate control procedures, and prepare essential records and reports.

The role requires experience in a correctional setting and strong supervisory capabilities. You will develop policies, ensure compliance with regulations, and maintain effective communication with diverse groups while upholding facility goals.

Qualifications

• Must meet same basic qualifications as a Detention Officer.
• Minimum high school graduate or equivalent; related college courses highly desirable.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a correctional setting, one of which was in a position requiring supervisory capabilities.
• Must be representative of worthwhile qualities with which an inmate can identify. Must be emotionally stable and understanding. Must be flexible, cooperative, and empathetic to the total needs of the inmates.
• Working knowledge of laws relating to corrections.
• Working knowledge of all applicable court orders.
• Ability to communicate and interact with a variety of personalities.
• Ability to interpret complex written/oral communication, documents, and instructions.
• Ability to make and implement decisions without assistance.
• Ability to give instructions and have them carried out.
• Ability to coordinate staffing requirement for security supervisors and officers.
• Ability to write communication documents, policies, courtroom defenses, contract negotiations, and other required written correspondence.

Responsibilities

• As Captain, you will act as the shift commander, directing all security and control operations during a shift.
• Overseeing staff and providing maximum facility coordination, inmate supervision and safety as well as preparing records and reports.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures (including emergency procedures) and regulations for custody, security, and treatment of detainees.
• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with all security, safety, sanitation, contraband, fire, and other facility regulations.
• Review disciplinary matters concerning both staff and detainees.
• Coordinate staffing requirements for security supervisors and officers and assess staff effectiveness.
• Respond to all unusual occurrences.
• Provide direct line supervision over detention officers; make assignments, review post orders, and assure that staff is trained in implementation of all procedures.
• Promote an atmosphere conducive to character development (encourage favorable behavior patterns, arrangement of facilities and influencing relationships among inmates).
• Facilitate prompt assistance to inmates in the event of injury, illness, or emotional trauma.
• Give primary guidance when issues arise; make referrals for more complex problems.
• Support, clarify and help inmates relate to all facility programs.
• Write various documents, including policies, courtroom defenses and contract negotiations.
• Implement facility goals.
• Monitor daily logs.

Skills

Leadership

Flexibility

Team spirit

Diversity awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

GEO Corrections & Detentions in Folkston, GA is seeking a Captain to lead shift operations, oversee staff, and ensure inmate safety. You will direct security, coordinate control procedures, and prepare essential records and reports.

The role requires experience in a correctional setting and strong supervisory capabilities. You will develop policies, ensure compliance with regulations, and maintain effective communication with diverse groups while upholding facility goals.