DETENTION OFFICER

The GEO Group • Lovejoy, GA

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About The Position

The Detention Officer supervises and monitors detainees in living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas. The role coordinates detainee movement, maintains safety during program activities, conducts searches for contraband, keeps daily records, assists detainees who are injured or ill, and reports facility maintenance needs. The position is with GEO Secured Services, which provides correctional and community reentry services to government partners.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certification.
• Valid state driver's license.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Possession of applicable state requisites for employment.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to handle the physical and mental stress associated with extended hours.
• Ability to report to work regularly and on time.
• Ability to remain physically alert on any assigned shift.
• Ability to work up to 16 hours within a rolling 24-hour period.
• Mature and flexible, able to command the respect and confidence of detainees and staff, and able to tolerate mental stress.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must have resided in the United States or its territories for at least three of the last five years, or have worked for the U.S. Federal Government or U.S. Military overseas, or have been a dependent of an employee who worked for the U.S. Federal Government or U.S. Military overseas.

Nice To Haves

• College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services, or a related field.
• Training in cultural diversity or sensitivity.
• Work experience in a correctional setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor detainees in living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas.
• Coordinate detainee movement, conduct counts, and provide emergency response as needed.
• Maintain safety during program activities and supervise labor crews.
• Conduct shakedowns for contraband, individually or with a team, and confiscate prohibited items according to policies and procedures.
• Maintain daily detainee logs, including disciplinary reports.
• Provide prompt and appropriate assistance to detainees who are injured, ill, or have suffered trauma.
• Report maintenance or repair needs to help keep the facility clean.

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
• Education Level: High school or GED