Detention Officer

Job Description

Job Description

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 Detention Officer oversees and maintains custody, care, and control of detainees of a facility, while enforcing the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the company and contracting agency.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and monitor the activities of detainees in living areas, recreation activities areas, dining areas and visitation areas.
• Coordinate and monitor detainee movements, conducts counts, and provides emergency response as needed.
• May be assigned to various posts including, but not limited to, the control room, front and sally port entrance, health services, special housing, perimeter security, transportation, work details, reception, intake, and visits officer, etc., as required by management.
• Provide security in program activities and supervises labor crews in various areas around facility.
• Conduct shakedown for contraband materials, either individually or as part of a specialized team. Confiscate contraband in accordance to facility and contracting agency policies and procedures.
• Initiate disciplinary reports on detainees.
• Prepare reports and maintains daily logs as required.
• Ensure prompt and appropriate assistance to detainees in the event of injury, illness or trauma.
• Promote facility cleanliness and reports need for maintenance or repairs.
• Serve as member of special teams to respond to emergencies as required.
• Complete training courses as required by facility training standards.
• Perform security duties for any shift as defined by management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• 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 is preferred.
• The ability to greet and deal tactfully with the general public.
• Capability of understanding and applying written and verbal orders, rules, and regulations.
• Able to interpret printed rules and regulations, detailed written orders, training instructions, and materials, and must be able to compose reports.
• 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 24-hour period.
• Must be mature, flexible, able to command the respect and confidence of inmates or detainees and staff, and possess a high tolerance to mental stress