Security Monitor II Shift Supervisor

GEO Group • Fairbanks, AK

218d • $21

About The Position

The Security Monitor II Shift Supervisor position coordinates the administrative and operational security activities on a specific shift in a residential re-entry center. This role effectively leads staff during the assigned shift to maintain adequate security coverage. The position requires reading, understanding, and complying with specific post orders, ensuring resident formal counts are conducted, and directly leading Monitor staff and residents in their duties. Responsibilities include training new employees, resolving complaints, developing work schedules, monitoring post assignments, and preparing resident work. The supervisor must report any unauthorized activity, maintain daily logs, provide adequate staffing, participate in staff training, monitor safety practices, conduct inspections, and engage in functions in confined areas. The role demands effective communication, quick reactions in emergencies, and compliance with company policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year as a Monitor I or two (2) years related experience in a similar field.
• Demonstrated leadership experience is preferred.
• Familiar with community correctional operations, corrections laws, rules and regulations, and the principles and practices of supervision training.
• Ability to write legible reports in English in own handwriting, using correct grammar.
• Ability to plan, motivate, control, schedule, train, and react quickly and appropriately to emergencies.
• Ability to effectively communicate with residents and staff.
• Ability to work any assigned shift.
• Ability to work with computers and the applicable software typically used by the facility.

Responsibilities

• Reads, understands and complies with specific post orders written for the assigned post.
• Ensure that resident formal counts are conducted.
• Directly leads Monitor staff and residents on the shift in the performance of their duties and evaluate as prescribed by the facility and corporate policy.
• Train new employees, listen and resolve complaints or problems, take corrective or disciplinary action, develop work schedules, monitor post assignments, approve leave requests, and prepare resident work.
• Report any suspected unauthorized activity or absence to the Security Manager or Facility Director.
• Maintain daily logs, phone, resident in/out, visitors in/out, and facility checks.
• Provide adequate staffing in areas led and fill in as needed during periods of short staffing.
• Participate in the evaluation of security staff.
• Cooperate and coordinate with the facility training requirements for the delivery of required staff training programs.
• Monitor safety practices and ensure that safety and accident reports are prepared and disseminated as required by policy.
• Conduct meetings of shift offices, attend scheduled staff meetings and enhance effective communications within the facility.
• Communicate effectively and coherently to staff, inmates, visitors, and the general public.
• Prepare staff logs, disciplinary reports, and other administrative reports using appropriate grammar.
• Review reports and records produced on the shift; properly process all reports and documents in a timely manner.
• Conduct inspections of all housing and general use areas to ensure proper standards are maintained.
• Conduct visual and audio surveillance for extended periods of time.
• Engage in functions in confined areas including working rotating shifts and physically checking security.
• Take appropriate action to prevent or diffuse potentially disruptive situations.
• Remain alert at all times and react quickly, effectively, and calmly in emergency situations.
• Complete in-service training to meet the requirement for continued personal and professional self-development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED