LIEUTENANT

The GEO Group • South Bay, FL

115d

About The Position

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation. 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. We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things. 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.
• Three (3) years of experience working in a correctional setting, one of which was in a position requiring supervisory capabilities.
• Must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of detainees/inmates 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervises security/control activities and staff in an assigned area, ensuring maximum facility coordination in inmate supervision and safety.
• Assists in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and regulations for custody, security and/or treatment of inmates.
• Responds to major unusual occurrences and facilitates prompt assistance to inmates in the event of injury, illness or emotional trauma.
• Promotes an atmosphere conducive to personality and character development of inmates and staff through encouragement of favorable behavior patterns.
• Directs the work of other employees, including selection, hiring, evaluating job performance, employee training/development, and disciplinary actions.
• Makes assignments, reviews post orders, and assures that all procedures including emergency procedures are in place and staff is trained in proper implementation.
• Reviews disciplinary matters concerning both staff and inmates and conducts frequent physical inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Gives primary guidance on situational problems and makes referrals for more complex issues.
• Prepares records and reports as assigned by management and maintains daily logs as required.
• Responsible for attaining facility goals/objectives and ensuring compliance with all rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures for security operations.
• Directs work, provides training and performs inspections of work performed by inmate staff.

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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees