CAPTAIN

The GEO Group • Milton, FL

1d

About The Position

The Captain acts as shift commander, directing security and control operations during a shift. The role oversees staff and supports facility coordination, inmate supervision and safety, and the preparation of records and reports. The Captain also contributes to facility policies, procedures, regulations, and goals, and promotes an environment that supports inmate character development and access to facility programs.

Requirements

• Meet the same basic qualifications as a Corrections Officer.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• At least three years of experience working in a correctional setting, including one year in a position requiring supervisory capabilities.
• Represent worthwhile qualities with which an inmate can identify; be emotionally stable and understanding, and flexible, cooperative, and empathetic to inmates’ total needs.
• Working knowledge of laws relating to corrections.
• Working knowledge of applicable court orders.
• Ability to communicate and interact with a variety of personalities.
• Ability to interpret complex written and oral communications, documents, and instructions.
• Ability to make and implement decisions without assistance.
• Ability to give instructions and ensure they are carried out.
• Ability to coordinate staffing requirements for security supervisors and officers.
• Ability to write communication documents, policies, courtroom defenses, contract negotiations, and other required correspondence.

Nice To Haves

• Related college courses are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing policies, procedures—including emergency procedures—and regulations for custody, security, and inmate treatment.
• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with security, safety, sanitation, contraband, fire, and other facility regulations.
• Review disciplinary matters concerning staff and inmates.
• Coordinate staffing requirements for security supervisors and officers and assess staff effectiveness.
• Respond to unusual occurrences.
• Directly supervise correctional officers, make assignments, review post orders, and ensure staff are trained in procedures.
• Promote an atmosphere conducive to inmate character development by encouraging favorable behavior patterns and supporting appropriate facility arrangements and relationships.
• Facilitate prompt assistance to inmates experiencing injury, illness, or emotional trauma.
• Provide primary guidance when issues arise and refer complex problems as needed.
• Support and clarify facility programs for inmates and help them relate to those programs.
• Write documents including policies, courtroom defenses, contract negotiations, and other required written correspondence.
• Implement facility goals.
• Monitor daily logs.

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: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED