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The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

Lieutenant

Security Guarding & PatrolPosted on Nov 6
Full-timeEl Centro, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent certification is required.
  • Three years of experience working in a correctional setting are required.
  • The candidate must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of detainees/inmates and staff, and able to tolerate significant mental stress.
  • The candidate may be required to possess a valid state driver's license.
  • The candidate must be a United States citizen.
  • The candidate must be at least twenty-one years of age.
  • The candidate must be willing to undergo a rigorous background investigation as required by the U.S. Marshals.

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 and appropriate assistance to detainees/inmates who experience injury, illness, or emotional trauma.
  • Promote an atmosphere conducive to the personality and character development of detainees/inmates and staff by encouraging favorable behavior patterns, arranging physical facilities, and influencing relationships among detainees/inmates.
  • Direct other employees' work, including their selection, hiring, performance evaluation, training and development, promotion, and disciplinary action, including termination.
  • Make assignments, review post orders, and ensure procedures, including emergency procedures, are in place and staff are trained in their proper implementation.
  • Review disciplinary matters concerning 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 refer more complex problems as needed.
  • Prepare records and reports as assigned by management and maintain daily logs as required.
  • Attain facility goals and objectives and ensure compliance with all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for security operations.
  • Direct work, provide training, and inspect work performed by detainee/inmate staff; provide detainee supervision and security in other areas as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services, or a related field are preferred.
  • One year of management or supervisory experience is preferred.

About the Company

The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

The GEO Group operates, owns, and manages private prisons, detention centers, and mental health facilities, and also runs government-owned facilities under contract. It provides services through facility management, residential treatment, electronic monitoring, and community-based programs, delivered under government contracts. The company differentiates itself by being the largest prison operator in the United States with a diversified portfolio that includes private corrections, mental health services, and monitoring programs, expanded through strategic acquisitions. Its goal is to deliver secure and well-managed correctional and behavioral-health services across a wide geographic footprint by owning, operating, and contracting facilities for government clients.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Boca Raton, FL
Founded
1984

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