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The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

Part-Time Lead Hospital Officer

Security Guarding & PatrolUpdated on Nov 10
Part-timeDurham, NC, USA$29.87 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent certification and applicable state employment requisites are required.
  • Three years of continuous law-enforcement-related experience, including at least two years as a lead supervisor or supervisor, or successful completion of GEO’s Supervision Training Course with certificate provided, is required.
  • Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Applicants must possess a State Firearms License, a personal sidearm meeting company standards, and an approved Level III retention holster.
  • Applicants must possess a State Security Guard License.
  • Applicants must have completed an approved training program resulting in certification of satisfactory completion in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Military, and must hold certification in one of those fields.
  • Applicants must be able to work frequent overtime and up to 16 hours within a rolling 24-hour period.
  • Applicants must be able to travel for extended periods with frequent overnight stays.
  • Applicants must be able to handle the physical and mental stress associated with extended hours and remain physically alert on any assigned shift.
  • Applicants must report to work reliably and on time.
  • Applicants must be mature, flexible, able to command the respect and confidence of inmates or detainees and staff, and able to tolerate mental stress.
  • Applicants must be able to work with computers and the software typically used by the department.

Responsibilities

  • Provide supervision for detainees in a hospital and maintain hospital protocols according to applicable procedures and checklists.
  • Maintain custody and control of detainees in the hospital at all times.
  • Follow restraint protocols in the Medical Guarding Procedures and ensure restraints do not interfere with medical procedures or harm detainees.
  • Remain within eyesight of the detainee at all times.
  • Prevent outside visitors to detainees unless required by contract or court order, and prevent detainee telephone calls unless required by contract.
  • Complete accurate and thorough paperwork and reports, and submit reports to the Transportation Supervisor according to applicable policies and procedures.
  • Complete a duty log documenting all events during the shift and immediately report unusual events to the Transportation Supervisor.
  • Ensure detainees are properly secured before leaving the hospital.
  • Follow all applicable safety measures, including federal, state, municipal, and organizational laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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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