EOIR Supervisor

The GEO Group•Big Spring, TX

About The Position

The EOIR Supervisor supports effective and efficient processing of individuals and assists in supervising security and control activities and staff in an assigned area. The position helps coordinate prison supervision and safety and prepares required records and reports. The supervisor supports removal planning and transportation coordination, responds to major unusual occurrences, and helps ensure appropriate assistance is provided to detainees or inmates experiencing injury, illness, or emotional trauma. The role directs and coordinates staff work, reviews disciplinary matters and staff effectiveness, and ensures security operations comply with facility goals, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certification.
At least one year of experience as a detention officer.
Two years of successful field-supervision experience, such as civilian community law enforcement, commercial or industrial guard service, or security-service supervisory positions. This requirement may be satisfied through a career development program that includes work-related experience, training, or college credits equivalent to the basic requirement as practiced in the federal hiring process.
Maturity, flexibility, intellectual alertness, ability to command the respect and confidence of detainees or inmates and staff, and a high tolerance for mental stress.

Nice To Haves

College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Assist EOIR personnel with removal planning, including coordinating detainee transportation.
Respond to major unusual occurrences and facilitate prompt, appropriate assistance to detainees or inmates in cases of injury, illness, or emotional trauma.
Provide primary guidance on situational problems and refer more complex problems as appropriate.
Direct the work of employees, including selection, hiring, performance evaluation, training and development, promotion, and disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
Coordinate work assignments for staff assisting with detainee intake and release.
Review disciplinary matters concerning staff and detainees.
Review staff effectiveness to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Prepare records and reports assigned by management.
Attain facility goals and objectives and ensure compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for security operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.