Intelligence Officer

The GEO Group•Big Spring, TX

About The Position

The Intelligence Officer assists with coordinating investigations and intelligence-gathering operations, particularly those involving gangs and security threat groups. The role helps provide intelligence information to the contracting agency and facility management as required. The officer collects and tracks information on suspected security threat group activity, monitors detainee telephone-call recordings under applicable policies, and may assist with relevant policy development and implementation. The position also responds to major institution unusual occurrences as trained and prepares required records and reports.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent certification.
Three years of experience working in a security function in a correctional setting.
Certification as a correctional officer may be required depending on state or federal requirements.
Working knowledge of correctional program objectives, applicable court orders and laws, and requirements for managing a secure correctional facility.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to make and implement decisions without assistance.
Maturity, flexibility, intellectual alertness, and ability to command the respect and confidence of inmates and staff.

Nice To Haves

Work experience involving gang activities and investigations in a correctional facility.
College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Assist in collecting intelligence and information regarding suspected security threat group activities at the facility.
Provide input into the facility's response to security threats from group activities.
Identify and track suspected and actual gang or security threat group activities at the facility.
Record and furnish information about special threat group activities as required by the contracting agency.
Monitor the recording of detainee telephone calls in accordance with contracting agency policies and procedures.
May assist in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and regulations for custody, security, or treatment of detainees as they relate to investigations, gang activities, and telephone-call monitoring.
May participate in contracting agency gang identification and tracking programs.
Respond to major institution unusual occurrences as trained.
Prepare required records and reports.
Perform other investigations and related duties as assigned.