LIEUTENANT

The GEO Group•Robstown, TX

17h

About The Position

The Lieutenant supervises security and control activities and staff in an assigned area to support coordinated facility operations and the safety and supervision of detainees or inmates. The role includes maintaining required records and reports, supporting custody, security, and treatment policies, and ensuring that staff follow operational and emergency procedures. The Lieutenant directs and develops employees, reviews staff and detainee disciplinary matters, inspects the facility, and helps address situational problems. The position also supports detainee or inmate wellbeing and behavior development, supervises detainee or inmate work where needed, and is accountable for security-operation goals and compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent certification.
Three years of experience working in a correctional setting.
Be mature, flexible, and intellectually alert; able to command the respect and confidence of detainees or inmates and staff; and possess 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, appropriate assistance to detainees or inmates experiencing injury, illness, or emotional trauma.
Promote an atmosphere conducive to personality and character development among detainees or inmates and staff by encouraging favorable behavior, arranging physical facilities, and influencing relationships.
Direct other employees, including selection, hiring, performance evaluation, training and development, promotion, and disciplinary action, including termination.
Make staff assignments, review post orders, and ensure procedures, including emergency procedures, are in place and staff are trained to implement them properly.
Review disciplinary matters concerning staff and detainees or inmates.
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 needed.
Prepare assigned records and reports and maintain required daily logs.
Attain 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.