DETENTION OFFICER 8 hour

The GEO Group•Jena, LA

55d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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

High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
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.
Must be mature, flexible, able to command the respect and confidence of inmates or detainees and staff and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.

Nice To Haves

College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services or related field preferred.
Training in cultural diversity or sensitivity preferred.
Work experience in a correctional setting preferred.
May be required to possess valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Supervise and monitor detainees in living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas.
Coordinate their movement (conducting counts and providing emergency response as needed).
Make sure program activities stay safe and supervise labor crews.
Conduct shakedowns for contraband materials (by yourself or with your team) and confiscate prohibited items as per policies and procedures.
Keep daily logs on detainees (including disciplinary reports).
Provide prompt and appropriate assistance to those who have been injured, ill, or have suffered trauma.
Report any maintenance or repair needs to keep your facility clean.