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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:
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Must be a citizen of the United States.Have earned a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) from a US department of education accredited institution. Must have an FDLE Certified Officer or 2 years’ corrections experience, or a military veteran required.Have never received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United StatesMust possess a valid state driver’s license.
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. Read LessOverview
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:
Responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating internal and external training programs for correctional and administrative staff designed to achieve specific contract and organizational learning objectives through classroom, practical application and supervised on-the-job training programs.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Identifies facility training needs and develops an annual training plan. Designs, develops or acquires training programs to be implemented within the facility.May develop curriculum plan to meet the needs of the client.Supports immediate and long-range facility and organizational goals and objectives by investigating and evaluating existing training programs and developing or acquiring new programs and ensuring their successful implementation. Provides quantitative support for any new training programs.Works directly with management in the development of new employee orientation, pre-service, on-the job, in-service specialized, contractor and volunteer training. Seeks to continually enhance and improve existing training programs.Administers programs by coordinating and instructing (or obtaining the instruction) for all training courses for correctional and non-correctional personnel including contractors and volunteers. Interacts with users in the direct application of training materials.Provides or facilitates unit orientation classes for volunteers, contractors or other personnel who are not employees of the facility.Manages the work flow and provides trainers with supplemental or support instruction.Documents employee training hours, reviews training records of security and non-security staff inclusive of contractors and volunteers. Verifies that all certifications are current. Advises employees of recertification deadlines, working with employees to ensure certification remains current to client agency requirements.Makes recommendations to management when new employees are not appearing to meet the standard requirements of the facility.May maintain or oversee the maintenance of training records and monitors the progress and performance of those involved in the training programs. Ensures that all employees, volunteers and contractors attend training sessions based on contractual or organizational policies.May manage the work of other employees. This may include selection, hiring, evaluating job performance, training, promoting and discipline.Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent certification required. Bachelor’s degree in training, organizational development, communication or related field highly desired.Five (5) years progressive work experience in the field of corrections or law enforcement required including a minimum of one (1) year of correctional facility experience to provide effective training implementation and administration. Five (5) years of comparable professional training experience may be substituted for corrections or law enforcement requirement at management’s discretion.Certification as training instructor from a national or state recognized organization such as the National Institute of Corrections within one-hundred eighty (180) days of appointment to the position.Must meet or exceed all standards and qualifications required by contracting agency for Training Officers.Ability to act in a supervisory capacity and maintain close contact with all aspects of the training program and personnel. Must be able to motivate employees to strive for professionalism in the work place.Must possess above average written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to develop written training lesson plans and proposals and verbally present them to diverse audience.Must be current with all organizational and contractual policies, regulations, updates and alterations that require incorporation into training courses.Must be able to use computer and the software application packages used by the facility.GEO Secured Services
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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:
This position will serve as the primary auditor for validation of compliance with food service requirements. This position assists management to ensure that compliance and accreditation standards set by the organization, client, or other outside parties are verified within the necessary established timeframes. This position also serves as the facility’s liaison regarding standard and routine interpretation of compliance and accreditation policies and guidelines while referring more complex issues to the Compliance Administrator or the Facility Administrator.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Conducts daily compliance reviews of the facility food service. Conducts periodic accreditation audits of the facility food service.Collects information regarding the facility to provide information to the compliance or accreditation party for validation of compliance with food service requirements.Develops reports summarizing audit results and conducts informational presentations to staff on any changes to compliance and accreditation processes.Provides written and verbal reports of facility compliance status to the Compliance Administrator and/or Facility Administrator.Maintains database of all appropriate compliance and accreditation audits. Updates accordingly.Maintains up-to-date resources, standards, rules, regulations, and requirements for food service. Assists management in reviewing and revising the facility’s policies and procedures to ensure compliance with organizational and client guidelines.Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred in business administration or related field. Three (3) years of progressive experience in commercial or institutional food service required, preferably in corrections. Ability to apply compliance and accreditation requirements to facility’s operational processes.Ability to write reports and summaries in a cohesive and concise manner. Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with employees and/or outside parties in a professional manner. Previous experience in giving presentations/trainings preferred.Ability to effectively maintain databases of information related to the facility’s compliance and accreditation processes.Ability to review and interpret compliance and accreditation policies and procedures.Must be able to work flexible hours to perform audits on weekends and during each shift covering a 24-hour period on a regular basis.Must be able to travel for the purpose of participation in audit events.Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.GEO Secured Services
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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:
Responsible for the daily direction and supervision of security operations and any related functions. Meets the needs of the company and contract agency by making improvements in security operations without compromise to the safety and security of the client population or staff.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversees the daily functioning of all security unit operations.Responsible for ensuring compliance with all regulations, rules, policies, and procedures for effective and efficient security operations.Exercises overall supervision of staff. Participates in the processes including selecting, hiring, evaluating job performance, employee training and development, promoting, and any disciplinary action up to termination.Ensures that security personnel receive on–the–job security and safety training.Develops policies relating to security operations. Makes revisions to current policies as required. Seeks approval through proper management channels.Plans and responds to emergency situations, directs searches for escaped offenders.Participates in the formulation of escape and riot control plans. Directs the training of staff in the execution of plans, use of weapons, and control procedures.Serves as committee member on training, budget and policy review boards.May assist management in the establishment of long-range plans and corresponding schedules to achieve facility goals and objectives.May assist in efforts to ensure continuing and coordinated community planning.Meets periodically with shifts to discuss operational issues.Responds on a 24-hour, 7-day basis to significant or unusual occurrences.Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's degree in the behavioral sciences or related field supplemented by courses in business administration preferred.Five (5) years of progressive work experience in a correctional environment. Two (2) years must consist of management experience directly related to the supervision, custody, classification, and treatment of adult detainees at a correctional facility.Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others.Ability to treat staff and inmates in a consistent manner following proper policies and procedures that apply to the organization and facility.Above average verbal and written skills. Must be able to disseminate verbal instructions or training clearly and in a manner that is understood by the intended audience. Must be able to write memorandums and reports in a clear, concise, and accurate manner.Must possess a working knowledge of program objectives, policies, correctional laws, applicable court orders, procedures and requirements for managing a secure correctional facility as demonstrated by having a combination of relevant work, education and research experience.Must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of detainees and staff.GEO Secured Services
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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 Payroll Clerk compiles payroll data to complete payroll cycles and maintain payroll records.
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Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
High School diploma or GED certificate.Two (2) years of progressive experience in a clerical or payroll capacity. Working knowledge of payroll procedures. General clerical aptitude.Above average organizational and communication skills. Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions; to make minor decisions in accordance with rules and regulations as they apply to work problems; to maintain company records; and to meet and deal effectively with employees and inmates. Must be able to deal with people in a variety of changing and complex situations.Ability to prepare basic written reports.Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.You'll spend most of your time in a comfortable office setting. You'll also have to:
Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 40 lbs., bend, stoop, reach above shoulder level, climb, walk, and stand.GEO Secured Services
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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:
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum of 19 years of age.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.Must have an FDLE Certified Officer or 2 years’ corrections experience, or a military veteran required. 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.May be required to possess a valid state driver’s license.Must be mature, flexible, able to command the respect and confidence of inmates or detainees and staff.GEO Secured Services
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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 thingsEmployee 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 Compliance Administrator serves as the facility’s subject matter expert on all compliance and accreditation issues. Develops, maintains, and revises all assessment instruments to monitor the success of a facility’s compliance activities. The Compliance Administrator develops reports for management regarding the effectiveness of the facility’s compliance and accreditation areas. Recommends process improvements as necessary. Solely accountable for communicating rules, regulations, and guidelines to all impacted areas throughout the facility. May be assigned to projects that may impact the region or organization. This position also serves as the facility’s liaison regarding interpreting all compliance and accreditation policies and guidelines. Finally, this position acts on behalf of the organization when compliance and accreditation audits occur.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The Compliance Administrator reviews and assesses all functional areas within the facility to identify compliance issues. Audits reports or inquiries received from Corporate, clients or outside entities are reviewed to coordinate drafting appropriate responses.Develops effective instruments to determine whether departments are in compliance.The Compliance Administrator meets with department managers to determine whether the area is in compliance with the organization, contracting client, and/or outside party. When non-compliant, partners with department managers to develop strategies to gain compliance.Serves as the facility’s subject matter expert in the area of interpreting the compliance and accreditation criteria based on organization, contracting client, or outside party requirements.The Compliance Administrator validates that the facility’s policies and procedures are in compliance with organizational, contracting clients, and/or outside party’s guidelines.Performs facility level operational reviews and audits of all functional areas as required by a published schedule, accurately reporting any findings of noncompliance, and recommending appropriate corrective actions. The Compliance Administrator collects and reports to a compliance or accreditation party.Serves as the facility’s liaison to the organization, contracting client, and/or other outside party to ensure that all inquiries are responded to in a timely manner. Ensures effective working relationships with a variety of employees, contracting agents, and the general public.The Compliance Administrator presents information on compliance and accreditation issues to the facility.Ensures the effective implementation of the organization’s Quality Control Program (QCP).The Compliance Administrator may supervise the Compliance Auditors.Analyzes departmental operations and develops action plans to improve service delivery systems.Maintains all database and paper documentation on the facility’s compliance and accreditation programs.Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Criminal Justice or Finance or related field along with three (3) year experience in a confinement, law enforcement or compliance related capacity OR A high school diploma or GED with five (5) years of progressive experience in confinement, law enforcement or compliance related fields may be substituted based on management’s discretion.Experience needs to demonstrate an understanding for the facility’s operations while being able to compare them to organizational, contracting client, and other outside party’s compliance and accreditation policies and guidelines.Experience in compliance, accreditation, and quality management highly desirable.Above average verbal and written communication. Must be able to make presentations to employees at all levels of the facility. Must be able to write cohesive and comprehensive documentation.May be required to travel.Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.GEO Secured Services
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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 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 Shift Supervisor supervises security/control activities and staff in an assigned area, which provides for maximum facility coordination in inmate/detainee supervision and safety, in addition to the preparation of required records and reports.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or GED certification required.Minimum of 19 years of age.Must have a minimum of one year of experience as a detention officer and two 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-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 detainees/inmates and staff, philosophically committed to the objectives of the facility, and possess a high tolerance to mental stress. Read LessOverview
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 the security and control activities and staff in the facility’s Special Housing Unit (SHU) to provide 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 treatment of detainees.The Special Housing Unit Lieutenant responds to major unusual occurrences. Facilitates prompt and appropriate assistance to detainees in the event of injury, illness or emotional trauma.Promotes an atmosphere conducive to personality and character development of detainees and staff through the encouragement of favorable behavior patterns, arrangement of physical facilities, and influencing relationships among detainees.The Special Housing Unit Lieutenant directs the work of other Correctional Officer staff including the selection, hiring, evaluating job performance, employee training and 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 detainees.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 and makes 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 and objectives and ensuring compliance with all rules, regulations, policies and procedures for security operations.Directs work, provides training and performs inspections of work performed by detainee staff. May provide detainee 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 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 detainees or inmates and staff and possess a high tolerance to mental stressMust be at least nineteen (19) years of age.GEO Secured Services
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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 Intake/Release Officer performs all duties necessary to ensure incoming/outgoing inmates/detainees are processed in a timely manner.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum of 19 years of age.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.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.May be required to possess a valid state driver’s license.Must be mature, flexible, able to command the respect and confidence of inmates or detainees and staff, philosophically committed to the objectives of the facility, and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.GEO Secured Services
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