MONITOR I

The GEO Group•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

The Monitor I maintains an orderly environment within an assigned unit or area of the facility and follows standard operating procedures, facility policies and procedures, and applicable Company and client contractual requirements. The position follows daily schedules and performs its duties in an exemplary manner. Responsibilities include supervising resident movement and visits, completing headcounts and inspections, enforcing facility rules, reporting incidents, supporting resident orientation and discharge, collecting samples for substance abuse screenings, and transporting residents to appointments when assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
One year of general work experience.
Ability to serve as a model for resident behavior.
Good interpersonal skills.
Time-management and organizational skills.
Ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work overtime.
Ability to work with computers and the software typically used by the department.

Responsibilities

Supervise all resident movement within the assigned unit or area.
Report resident accidents or injuries to a supervisor.
Orient new residents and discharge other residents.
Perform scheduled resident headcounts and complete written count reports.
Conduct daily inspections and searches of resident sleeping quarters, and body searches as necessary.
Monitor eye drug testing when assigned.
Report resident behavioral problem incidents in writing to a supervisor and conduct appropriate crisis intervention.
Collect urine samples for random and routine substance abuse screenings.
Transport residents by company vehicle to appointments outside the facility.
Monitor security cameras to maintain a safe, secure, and orderly environment for residents.
Enforce the facility’s rules of conduct with residents.
Supervise resident visitations.
Perform other duties as assigned.