DETENTION OFFICER

The GEO Group • Webber Township, MI

120d

About The Position

The Detention Officer oversees and maintains custody, care, and control of detainees of a facility, while enforcing the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the company and contracting agency. The Detention Officer oversees and monitors the activities of detainees in living areas, recreation activities areas, dining areas and visitation areas. They coordinate and monitor detainee movements, conduct counts, and provide emergency response as needed. The officer may be assigned to various posts including, but not limited to, the control room, front and sally port entrance, health services, special housing, perimeter security, transportation, work details, reception, intake, and visits officer, etc., as required by management. They provide security in program activities and supervise labor crews in various areas around the facility. The officer conducts shakedown for contraband materials, either individually or as part of a specialized team, and confiscates contraband in accordance with facility and contracting agency policies and procedures. They initiate disciplinary reports on detainees, prepare reports, and maintain daily logs as required. The officer ensures prompt and appropriate assistance to detainees in the event of injury, illness or trauma, promotes facility cleanliness, and reports the need for maintenance or repairs. They serve as a member of special teams to respond to emergencies as required, complete training courses as required by facility training standards, perform security duties for any shift as defined by management, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Possession of applicable state requisites for employment.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to handle physical and mental stress associated with working extended hours.
• Must be able to regularly report to work without being late.
• Ability to be physically alert on any shift that is assigned.
• Ability to work up to sixteen (16) hours within a rolling twenty-four (24) hour period.
• Work experience in a security environment setting preferred.
• May be required to possess valid state driver’s license.
• Must be mature, flexible, able to command the respect and confidence of detainees and staff and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.

Nice To Haves

• College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, security services or related field preferred.
• Training in cultural diversity or sensitivity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and monitors the activities of detainees in living areas, recreation activities areas, dining areas and visitation areas.
• Coordinates and monitors detainee movements, conducts counts, and provides emergency response as needed.
• Assigned to various posts including control room, front and sally port entrance, health services, special housing, perimeter security, transportation, work details, reception, intake, and visits officer as required by management.
• Provides security in program activities and supervises labor crews in various areas around the facility.
• Conducts shakedown for contraband materials, either individually or as part of a specialized team, and confiscates contraband in accordance with facility and contracting agency policies and procedures.
• Initiates disciplinary reports on detainees.
• Prepares reports and maintains daily logs as required.
• Ensures prompt and appropriate assistance to detainees in the event of injury, illness or trauma.
• Promotes facility cleanliness and reports the need for maintenance or repairs.
• Serves as a member of special teams to respond to emergencies as required.
• Completes training courses as required by facility training standards.
• Performs security duties for any shift as defined by management.
• 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
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees