CAPTAIN

The GEO Group•Tacoma, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As Captain, you will act as the shift commander, directing all security and control operations during a shift. This also means overseeing staff and providing maximum facility coordination, inmate supervision and safety as well as preparing records and reports. 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. We believe that work is more than a place you go to 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.

Requirements

Must meet same basic qualifications as a Corrections Officer.
Minimum high school graduate or equivalent; related college courses highly desirable.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a correctional setting, one of which was in a position requiring supervisory capabilities.
Must be representative of worthwhile qualities with which an inmate can identify.
Must be emotionally stable and understanding.
Must be flexible, cooperative, and empathetic to the total needs of the inmates.
Working knowledge of laws relating to corrections.
Working knowledge of all applicable court orders.
Ability to communicate and interact with a variety of personalities.
Ability to interpret complex written/oral communication, documents, and instructions.
Ability to make and implement decisions without assistance.
Ability to give instructions and have them carried out.
Ability to coordinate staffing requirement for security supervisors and officers.
Ability to write communication documents, policies, courtroom defenses, contract negotiations, and other required written correspondence.
Must be a United States citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.
Must have lived in the U.S. for the past five (5) consecutive years.
Must be 21 years or older.

Nice To Haves

Related college courses highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Act as the shift commander, directing all security and control operations during a shift.
Oversee staff and provide maximum facility coordination, inmate supervision and safety.
Prepare records and reports.
Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures (including emergency procedures) and regulations for custody, security, and treatment of inmates.
Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with all security, safety, sanitation, contraband, fire, and other facility regulations.
Review disciplinary matters concerning both staff and inmates.
Coordinate staffing requirements for security supervisors and officers and assess staff effectiveness.
Respond to all unusual occurrences.
Provide direct line supervision over correctional officers; make assignments, review post orders, and assure that staff is trained in implementation of all procedures.
Promote an atmosphere conducive to character development (encourage favorable behavior patterns, arrangement of facilities and influencing relationships among inmates).
Facilitate prompt assistance to inmates in the event of injury, illness, or emotional trauma.
Give primary guidance when issues arise; make referrals for more complex problems.
Support, clarify and help inmates relate to all facility programs.
Write various documents, including policies, courtroom defenses and contract negotiations.
Implement facility goals.
Monitor daily logs.