LIEUTENANT- 12 HR

The GEO Group•Karnes City, TX

About The Position

The Lieutenant supervises security and control activities and staff in an assigned area to support facility coordination, detainee supervision and safety, and the preparation of required records and reports. The role helps develop and implement custody, security, and treatment policies and procedures; responds to major unusual occurrences; and facilitates timely assistance to detainees or inmates experiencing injury, illness, or emotional trauma. The Lieutenant directs employees, including assigning work, reviewing post orders, ensuring emergency procedures are in place and staff are trained, reviewing disciplinary matters, and overseeing performance, training, development, and inspections. The role promotes appropriate behavior and a constructive facility environment, maintains required records and daily logs, and helps ensure security operations meet facility objectives and comply with applicable rules and procedures. The Lieutenant may also supervise detainee or inmate workers and provide supervision and security in other areas as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent certification.
Three years of experience working in a correctional setting.
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.
One year of management or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and regulations for the custody, security, and/or treatment of detainees or inmates.
Respond to major unusual occurrences and facilitate prompt assistance to detainees or inmates in cases of injury, illness, or emotional trauma.
Promote an atmosphere conducive to personality and character development among detainees, inmates, and staff.
Direct other employees, including participating in selection and hiring, evaluating performance, training and development, promotions, and disciplinary actions, including termination.
Make work assignments, review post orders, and ensure procedures—including emergency procedures—are in place and staff are trained in their implementation.
Review disciplinary matters concerning staff and detainees.
Review staff effectiveness and conduct frequent physical inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Provide primary guidance on situational problems and refer more complex problems as appropriate.
Prepare assigned records and reports and maintain daily logs as required.
Work toward facility goals and objectives and ensure compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for security operations.
Direct, train, and inspect the work of detainee or inmate staff.
Provide detainee supervision and security in other areas as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.