LIEUTENANT, INTAKE - The GEO Group

Benefits Information:

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

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

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:

• At GEO, we believe that diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are integral parts of our company's success.
• 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

This position supervises the security and control activities and staff in the Intake Department, which provides for maximum facility coordination of detainee intake and release. Responsible for the coordination of work assignments for all Intake staff assigned to the unit.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises and schedules work of Intake and Release Officers assigned to the unit; ensuring facility coordination in the receiving and discharge of detainees, in addition to the preparing required records and reports.
• Responds to major unusual occurrences. Facilitates prompt and appropriate assistance to detainees in the event of injury, illness or emotional trauma.
• Directs the work of other employees. This includes the selection, hiring, evaluating job performance, employee training and development, promoting, and any disciplinary action, including termination.
• Makes assignments, reviews post orders and ensures that all procedures, including emergency procedures, are in place and staff trained in proper implementation.
• Reviews staff effectiveness and conducts frequent physical inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Gives primary guidance on situational problems; making referrals for more complex problems.
• Prepares records and reports as assigned by management. Maintains daily logs as required.
• Responsible for attaining facility goals/objectives and ensuring compliance with all rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures for intake/discharge operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or GED certificate. Must meet any state specific education or certificate requirements. Completion of approved Correctional Officer training program resulting in a certificate of satisfactory completion.
• Must obtain an  maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, and firearms.
• One (1) year full time wage earning correctional custody or law enforcement experience. Thorough knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations that impact the effective operations of a facility.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, and other communication and the ability to interpret and apply appropriate action based on them.
• Ability to coordinate staffing requirements for security supervisors and officers.
• Ability to make and implement decisions without assistance.
• Ability to give instructions in a manner that provides teamwork and a cooperative spirit.
• Ability to maintain high tolerance to mental stress.
• Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex instructions.
• Ability to work in varying climatic conditions.
• Ability to gain proficiency in the operation of a personal computer and software related to report writing, employee scheduling and information submission to the facility’s computer system.
• Ability to work up to sixteen (16) hours within a rolling twenty-four (24) hour period.

GEO Secured Services

Pay:Pay USD $56,000.00/Yr.