Detention Officer - The Geo Group : Job Details

* This position is eligible to receive a Health & Welfare Benefit Rate per hour up to 40 hours per week and not to exceed 2080 hours per year.*$24.10+ $4.93 H&W

Responsibilities:

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Benefits:

A competitive benefits package for an energized workforce with options for you and your family including:

• Paid time off - Paid holidays
• 401(k) - 401(k) matching
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Reduced tuition rates for degree programs
• Employee discount
• Employee assistance program
• Pet insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid training
• Other additional benefits available

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