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The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

Lieutenant

Security Guarding & PatrolUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeFolkston, GA, 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, including one year in a position requiring supervisory capabilities.
  • Candidates must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Candidates must be mature, flexible, and intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of inmates and staff, and possess a high tolerance for mental stress.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and regulations for custody, security, and/or treatment of inmates.
  • Respond to major unusual occurrences and facilitate prompt, appropriate assistance to inmates experiencing injury, illness, or emotional trauma.
  • Promote an atmosphere conducive to personality and character development among inmates and staff through encouraging favorable behavior patterns, arranging physical facilities, and influencing relationships among inmates.
  • Direct the work of other employees, including selecting, hiring, evaluating job performance, providing employee training and development, promoting employees, and taking disciplinary action up to and including termination.
  • Make assignments, review post orders, and ensure that all procedures, including emergency procedures, are in place and staff are trained in their proper implementation.
  • Review disciplinary matters concerning staff and 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 make referrals for more complex problems.
  • 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 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.

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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