Talent.com
SPECIAL HOUSING UNIT (SHU) LIEUTENANT

SPECIAL HOUSING UNIT (SHU) LIEUTENANT

The GEO GroupFolkston, GA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

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

Summary

The Special Housing Unit Lieutenant supervises the security and control activities and staff in the facility’s Special Housing Unit (SHU) to provide maximum facility coordination in detainee supervision and safety, in addition to the preparation of required records and reports.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • The Special Housing Unit Lieutenant assists in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and regulations for custody, security and treatment of detainees.
  • The Special Housing Unit Lieutenant responds to major unusual occurrences. Facilitates prompt and appropriate assistance to detainees in the event of injury, illness or emotional trauma.
  • Promotes an atmosphere conducive to personality and character development of detainees and staff through the encouragement of favorable behavior patterns, arrangement of physical facilities, and influencing relationships among detainees.
  • The Special Housing Unit Lieutenant directs the work of other Correctional Officer staff including the selection, hiring, evaluating job performance, employee training and development, promoting and any disciplinary action, including termination.
  • Makes assignments, reviews post orders and assures that all procedures including emergency procedures are in place and staff is trained in proper implementation.
  • The Special Housing Unit Lieutenant reviews disciplinary matters concerning both staff and detainees.
  • Reviews staff effectiveness and conducts frequent physical inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
  • The Special Housing Unit Lieutenant gives primary guidance on situational problems and makes referrals for more complex problems.
  • Prepares records and reports as assigned by management. Maintains daily logs as required.
  • The Special Housing Unit Lieutenant is responsible for attaining facility goals and objectives and ensuring compliance with all rules, regulations, policies and procedures for security operations.
  • Directs work, provides training and performs inspections of work performed by detainee staff. May provide detainee supervision and security in other areas as needed.
  • The Special Housing Unit Lieutenant performs other duties as assigned.
  • Qualifications

    Minimum Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
  • College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services or related field preferred.
  • Three (3) years of experience working in a correctional setting, one (1) year of which was in a position requiring supervisory capabilities.
  • Must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of detainees / inmates and staff and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.
  • GEO Secured Services

    Create a job alert for this search

    Lieutenant • Folkston, GA, US

    Related jobs
    • Promoted
    Flexible $ : Earn At Least $1315 For Your First 119 Trips, Guaranteed.

    Flexible $ : Earn At Least $1315 For Your First 119 Trips, Guaranteed.

    UberCallahan, FL, US
    Full-time +1
    Earn at least $1315 driving with Uber when you complete your first 119 trips in 30 days.Driving is an easy way to boost your income while maintaining the flexibility your schedule requires (gig, pa...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
    • Promoted
    Quick Earnings : Earn At Least $1315 For Your First 119 Trips, Guaranteed.

    Quick Earnings : Earn At Least $1315 For Your First 119 Trips, Guaranteed.

    UberGlen Saint Mary, FL, US
    Full-time +1
    Earn at least $1315 driving with Uber when you complete your first 119 trips in 30 days.Driving is an easy way to boost your income while maintaining the flexibility your schedule requires (gig, pa...Show moreLast updated: 4 days ago
    • Promoted
    SPECIAL HOUSING UNIT (SHU) LIEUTENANT

    SPECIAL HOUSING UNIT (SHU) LIEUTENANT

    The GEO GroupSanderson, FL, US
    Full-time
    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...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - $1,955 per week in Perry, FL

    Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - $1,955 per week in Perry, FL

    AlliedTravelCareersJacksonville, Florida, US
    Full-time
    AlliedTravelCareers is working with Centra Healthcare Solutions to find a qualified Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in Perry, Florida, 32347!. Centra Healthcare Solutions is seeking an experienced...Show moreLast updated: 20 days ago
    • Promoted
    Side gig : Earn at least $1315 in your first 119 trips with Uber, guaranteed.

    Side gig : Earn at least $1315 in your first 119 trips with Uber, guaranteed.

    UberHilliard, FL, US
    Full-time +1
    Earn at least $1315 driving with Uber when you complete your first 119 trips in 30 days.Driving is an easy way to boost your income while maintaining the flexibility your schedule requires (gig, pa...Show moreLast updated: 4 days ago
    • Promoted
    Earn At Least $1315 For Your First 119 Trips, Guaranteed.

    Earn At Least $1315 For Your First 119 Trips, Guaranteed.

    UberHilliard, FL, US
    Full-time +1
    Earn at least $1315 driving with Uber when you complete your first 119 trips in 30 days.Driving is an easy way to boost your income while maintaining the flexibility your schedule requires (gig, pa...Show moreLast updated: 4 days ago
    • Promoted
    Side gig : Earn at least $1315 in your first 119 trips driving, guaranteed.

    Side gig : Earn at least $1315 in your first 119 trips driving, guaranteed.

    UberMacclenny, FL, US
    Full-time +1
    Earn at least $1315 driving with Uber when you complete your first 119 trips in 30 days.Driving is an easy way to boost your income while maintaining the flexibility your schedule requires (gig, pa...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
    • Promoted
    Side gig - Earn at least $1315 in your first 119 trips with Uber, guaranteed.

    Side gig - Earn at least $1315 in your first 119 trips with Uber, guaranteed.

    UberHilliard, FL, US
    Full-time +1
    Earn at least $1315 driving with Uber when you complete your first 119 trips in 30 days.Driving is an easy way to boost your income while maintaining the flexibility your schedule requires (gig, pa...Show moreLast updated: 4 days ago
    • Promoted
    Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - $1,701 per week in Venice, FL

    Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - $1,701 per week in Venice, FL

    AlliedTravelCareersJacksonville, Florida, US
    Full-time
    AlliedTravelCareers is working with Triage Staffing LLC to find a qualified Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in Venice, Florida, 34275!. Travel Rehab : Speech Language Pathology Venice, FL.Shift Det...Show moreLast updated: 26 days ago
    • Promoted
    Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - $2,020 per week in Winter Haven, FL

    Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - $2,020 per week in Winter Haven, FL

    AlliedTravelCareersJacksonville, Florida, US
    Full-time
    AlliedTravelCareers is working with Core Medical Group to find a qualified Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in Winter Haven, Florida, 33881!. Client in FL seeking Speech Language Pathologist.We are...Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago
    • Promoted
    Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - $1,820 to $3,413 per week in Fort Lauderdale, FL

    Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - $1,820 to $3,413 per week in Fort Lauderdale, FL

    AlliedTravelCareersJacksonville, Florida, US
    Full-time
    AlliedTravelCareers is working with CompHealth to find a qualified Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301!. CompHealth exists to make the locums process easier.Not only...Show moreLast updated: 7 days ago
    • Promoted
    Flexible schedule - Earn at least $1315 by driving 119 trips with Uber

    Flexible schedule - Earn at least $1315 by driving 119 trips with Uber

    UberHilliard, FL, US
    Full-time +1
    Earn at least $1315 driving with Uber when you complete your first 119 trips in 30 days.Driving is an easy way to boost your income while maintaining the flexibility your schedule requires (gig, pa...Show moreLast updated: 4 days ago
    • Promoted
    Choose your schedule - Earn At Least $1315 For Your First 119 Trips, Guaranteed.

    Choose your schedule - Earn At Least $1315 For Your First 119 Trips, Guaranteed.

    UberCallahan, FL, US
    Full-time +1
    Earn at least $1315 driving with Uber when you complete your first 119 trips in 30 days.Driving is an easy way to boost your income while maintaining the flexibility your schedule requires (gig, pa...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
    • Promoted
    Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - $1,791 per week in Perry, FL

    Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - $1,791 per week in Perry, FL

    AlliedTravelCareersJacksonville, Florida, US
    Full-time
    AlliedTravelCareers is working with Triage Staffing LLC to find a qualified Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in Perry, Florida, 32347!. Travel Rehab : Speech Language Pathology Perry.Shift Details : ...Show moreLast updated: 24 days ago
    • Promoted
    Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - $1,861 to $2,010 per week in Cape Coral, FL

    Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - $1,861 to $2,010 per week in Cape Coral, FL

    AlliedTravelCareersJacksonville, Florida, US
    Full-time
    AlliedTravelCareers is working with Host Healthcare to find a qualified Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in Cape Coral, Florida, 33904!. Host Healthcare is an award-winning travel healthcare compan...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Part-time gig : Earn at least $1315 for your first 119 trips, guaranteed.

    Part-time gig : Earn at least $1315 for your first 119 trips, guaranteed.

    UberHilliard, FL, US
    Full-time +1
    Earn at least $1315 driving with Uber when you complete your first 119 trips in 30 days.Driving is an easy way to boost your income while maintaining the flexibility your schedule requires (gig, pa...Show moreLast updated: 4 days ago
    • Promoted
    Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist or Assistant (SLP / SLPA)

    Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist or Assistant (SLP / SLPA)

    Great Strides Holdco Inc.Yulee, FL, US
    Full-time
    Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist or Assistant (SLP / SLPA).Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP / SLPA)- Pediatric Outpatient - Yulee, FL. Why This Opportunity Stands Out : .At Great Strides Rehab, part ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - $2,154 per week in Stuart, FL

    Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - $2,154 per week in Stuart, FL

    AlliedTravelCareersJacksonville, Florida, US
    Full-time
    AlliedTravelCareers is working with Medical Solutions to find a qualified Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in Stuart, Florida, 34994!. A facility in Stuart, FL is seeking its next amazing SLP (Spee...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago