CAPTAIN

The GEO Group • Del Rio, TX

2d

About The Position

The Captain acts as shift commander, directing security and control operations during a shift. The role oversees staff and coordinates facility operations, detainee supervision, and safety, while preparing records and reports. The Captain also supports detainees’ access to facility programs and assistance, and helps promote an environment conducive to character development.

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.
• Be representative of worthwhile qualities with which an inmate can identify; be emotionally stable, understanding, flexible, cooperative, and empathetic to inmates’ needs.
• Working knowledge of laws relating to corrections and 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 written correspondence.
• Excellent leadership skills, flexibility, team spirit, and ability to work with a diverse group of people.

Nice To Haves

• Related college courses are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing policies, procedures, emergency procedures, and regulations for detainee custody, security, and treatment.
• Conduct inspections for compliance with security, safety, sanitation, contraband, fire, and other facility regulations.
• Review disciplinary matters concerning staff and detainees.
• 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 to implement procedures.
• Promote an atmosphere conducive to character development by encouraging favorable behavior patterns and supporting appropriate facility arrangements and relationships among detainees.
• Facilitate prompt assistance for inmates experiencing injury, illness, or emotional trauma.
• Provide primary guidance when issues arise and refer more complex problems as needed.
• Support and clarify facility programs and help inmates relate to them.
• Write policies, courtroom defenses, contract negotiations, and other required documents and 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