ASSISTANT SHIFT SUPERVISOR

GEO Group • El Paso, TX

306d • $33

About The Position

The Assistant Shift Supervisor/Sergeant is responsible for all security and control related functions during duty shift per management instructions. Seeks to provide maximum facility coordination in prisoner supervision and safety. The Assistant Shift Supervisor/Sergeant supervises all security functions during shift as assigned by management, supervises the feeding of inmates/detainees during mealtime, makes routine inspections of all security equipment, doors, gates, fences, lighting systems, and other facility equipment as needed. The role also involves assisting staff with unit counts, reviewing reports written by officers during shift, ensuring on-the-job training and safety training for officers, inspecting perimeter for safety hazards, responding to major unusual occurrences, and promoting an atmosphere conducive to personality and character development of detainees/inmates and staff.

Requirements

• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age.
• High school diploma or GED certification required.
• Must meet the requirements of being a Correctional Officer.
• One (1) year of experience working in a correctional setting required.
• Must be flexible, intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of detainees/inmates and staff.
• Possess a working knowledge of correctional laws, applicable court orders.
• Must have a high tolerance to mental stress.
• Proven work history with sound abilities to write communications, documents, policy, court room defenses, contract negotiations, and other required written correspondence.
• Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to coordinate staffing requirements for security supervisors and officers.
• Must have completed an approved training program resulting in a certificate of satisfactory completion.
• Ability to obtain certification for training such as CPR, First Aid and firearms.

Responsibilities

• Supervises all security functions during shift as assigned by management.
• Supervises the feeding of inmates/detainees during mealtime.
• Makes routine inspections of all security equipment, doors, gates, fences, lighting systems, and other facility equipment as needed.
• Assists staff with unit counts.
• Reviews reports written by officers during shift and ensures these reports are submitted as required.
• Assures that officers receive on-the-job training and safety training as required.
• Inspects or directs work to inspection of perimeter to test alarm systems, detect safety hazards and to ensure safety rules are posted and enforced.
• Assists officers and staff with unruly inmates and other assignments as required.
• Investigates and reports causes of inmate/detainee disturbances.
• Responds to major unusual occurrences as trained.
• Facilitates prompt and appropriate assistance to detainees/inmates in the event of injury, illness or emotional trauma.
• Directs work, provides training and performs inspections of work performed by inmate/detainee workers.
• Provides management with input into decisions concerning employee performance ratings, disciplinary actions, and job assignments.
• Promotes an atmosphere conducive to personality and character development of detainees/inmates and staff.
• Conducts frequent physical inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED