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The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

Intelligence Lieutenant

Security & Protective ServicesUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeBig Spring, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED certification is required.
  • At least one year of experience as a detention officer is required.
  • At least two years of successful experience in field supervision, such as civilian community law enforcement, commercial or industrial guard service, or security service supervisory positions, is required. This requirement may be met by completing a career development program that includes work-related experience, training, or college credits at an achievement level equivalent to the basic requirement, as practiced in the federal hiring process.
  • The candidate must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of detainees or inmates and staff, and possess a high tolerance for mental stress.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee collection of intelligence and information regarding suspected security threat group activities at the facility, and provide significant input into the facility response to identify threats posed by group activities.
  • Identify and track suspected and actual gang or security threat group activities at the facility, and record and furnish information regarding special threat group activities as required by the contracting agency.
  • Assist in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and regulations for custody, security, and/or treatment of detainees or inmates as they relate to investigations and telephone call monitoring.
  • Respond to major unusual occurrences as trained and facilitate prompt and appropriate assistance to detainees or inmates in the event of injury, illness, or emotional trauma.
  • Promote an atmosphere conducive to personality and character development among detainees or inmates and staff through encouraging favorable behavior patterns, arranging physical facilities, and influencing relationships.
  • Direct employees' work, including selection, hiring, performance evaluation, training and development, promotion, and disciplinary action including termination.
  • Make assignments, review post orders, ensure procedures including emergency procedures are in place, and ensure staff are trained in their proper implementation.
  • Review disciplinary matters concerning staff and detainees or inmates.
  • Review staff effectiveness and conduct frequent physical facility inspections to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Provide primary guidance on situational problems and refer more complex problems as appropriate.
  • Develop and deliver staff training pertaining to investigations and telephone call monitoring.
  • Conduct special investigations as assigned by management or the contracting agency.
  • Serve as a liaison with the contracting agency or state or local law enforcement agencies to facilitate their investigations.
  • Participate in contracting agency special threat identification and tracking programs.
  • Respond to major institution unusual occurrences as trained.
  • 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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