DETENTION OFFICER

The GEO Group • Tacoma, WA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Detention Officer within GEO, a global leader in evidence-based rehabilitation. GEO provides comprehensive, turnkey solutions for government partners worldwide, covering diversified correctional and community reentry services. This includes the development of state-of-the-art facilities, provision of management services, evidence-based rehabilitation, and post-release reintegration and supervision. The company emphasizes that work is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things, offering comprehensive benefits and competitive wages to support employees' physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

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 24 hour period.
• Must be mature, flexible, able to command the respect and confidence of detainees as well as staff and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.
• 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.
• Must have an active, valid driver's license.

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.

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.

Benefits

• VACATION TIME: 80 Hours - One (1) year but less than five (5) years
• VACATION TIME: 120 Hours - Five (5) years but less than ten (10) years
• VACATION TIME: 160 Hours - Ten (10) years but less than fifteen (15) years
• VACATION TIME: 200 Hours - Fifteen (15) years and above
• SICK TIME: Earn one (1) hour for every thirty (30) hours worked.
• 401 (k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Discounts
• Dental Insurance
• Jury Duty
• Flexible Spending Account
• Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Training
• Farmers Auto Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Legal Shield services
• Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Bereavement Leave
• Norton LifeLock benefits
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

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