LIEUTENANT

The GEO Group•El Centro, CA

14h

About The Position

The Lieutenant supervises security and control activities and staff in an assigned area to support facility coordination, detainee/inmate supervision and safety, and the preparation of required records and reports. The role contributes to the development and implementation of custody, security, and treatment policies and procedures; responds to major unusual occurrences; and helps ensure prompt assistance for detainees/inmates experiencing injury, illness, or emotional trauma. The Lieutenant directs and develops employees, oversees assignments and post orders, ensures emergency procedures are established and staff are trained, reviews disciplinary matters and staff effectiveness, and conducts facility inspections to verify compliance. The role also supports detainee/inmate development through the facility environment and staff interactions, provides guidance on situational problems, maintains logs and reports, helps achieve facility objectives, and may supervise detainees/inmates or their work in other areas as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent certification.
Three years of experience working in a correctional setting.
Must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of detainees/inmates and staff, and possess a high tolerance for mental stress.
Must be a United States citizen.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be willing to undergo a rigorous background investigation as required by U.S. Marshals.

Nice To Haves

College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services, or a related field.
One year of management or supervisory experience.
May be required to possess a valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and regulations for the custody, security, and/or treatment of detainees/inmates.
Respond to major unusual occurrences and facilitate prompt, appropriate assistance to detainees/inmates in cases of injury, illness, or emotional trauma.
Promote an atmosphere conducive to the personality and character development of detainees/inmates and staff through favorable behavior patterns, physical-facility arrangements, and relationships among detainees/inmates.
Direct employees, including selection, hiring, performance evaluation, training and development, promotion, and disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Make assignments, review post orders, and ensure procedures—including emergency procedures—are established and staff are trained in their proper implementation.
Review disciplinary matters involving staff and detainees/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 make referrals for more complex problems.
Prepare records and reports as assigned by management 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 work performed by detainee/inmate staff; provide detainee supervision and security in other areas as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.