DETENTION OFFICER-12 HR - The GEO Group
Folkston, GA 31537
About the Job
Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:
| • 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 | • Other Benefits Available |
Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you are looking for an exciting new opportunity or to advance your career in criminal justice, corrections, or security, look no further because The GEO Group is hiring motivated individuals seeking their next opportunity. No experience is necessary and paid on-the-job training is provided. Just come with a willingness to learn and a desire to help others and you will fit right in as part of this growing team of professionals. As a Detention Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing and caring for detainees at your facility while ensuring that the rules, policies, and procedures are applied fairly and consistently.
Why work for GEO:
GEO is a place for professional growth, exploration, creativity, and valuable interpersonal relationships. If you're interested in achieving extraordinary things, send in your application and join a community that cares.
Responsibilities:In this job, you will:
- 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.
We're looking for individuals from different backgrounds
Building an inclusive culture where every employee can perform to their maximum potential is the center of GEO’s employee value proposition. Our success is based on diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of eclectic perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds. Everyone is encouraged to apply. Here’s to unlimited ideas, increased productivity, and innovative solutions!
Qualifications:Job Requirements
As our Detention Officer, you must be mature and flexible, with the ability to command the respect and confidence of detainees and staff and possess a high tolerance to mental stress. Working experience in a correctional setting is preferred.
Additional requirements include:
- High school diploma or equivalent certification.
- College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services or related field, 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 24 hour period.
- May be required to possess valid state driver’s license.
- Training in cultural diversity or sensitivity, preferred.
GEO Secured Services
Pay:Pay USD $21.00/Hr. to USD $23.36/Hr.