CORRECTIONAL OFFICERThe GEO Group, Inc. • Golden Valley, AZ, United States

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

The GEO Group, Inc. • Golden Valley, AZ, United States

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Benefits Information

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including :

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

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are :

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO :

We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.

Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing : physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

In this job, you will :

Supervise and monitor inmates in living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas.

Coordinate their movement (conducting counts and providing emergency response as needed).

Make sure program activities stay safe and supervise labor crews.

Conduct shakedowns for contraband materials (by yourself or with your team) and confiscate prohibited items as per policies and procedures

Keep daily logs on inmates (including disciplinary reports).

Provide prompt and appropriate assistance to those who have been injured, ill, or have suffered trauma.

Report any maintenance or repair needs to keep your facility clean.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent certification required.

College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services or related field preferred. Training in cultural diversity or sensitivity preferred.

Possession of applicable state requisites for employment.

Ability to work overtime as required.

Ability to handle physical and mental stress associated with working extended hours.

Must be able to regularly report to work without being late.

Ability to be physically alert on any shift that is assigned.

Ability to work up to sixteen (16) hours within a rolling 24 hour period.

Work experience in a correctional setting preferred.

May be required to possess valid state driver's license.

Must be mature, flexible, able to command the respect and confidence of inmates or detainees and staff, and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.

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