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The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

Assistant Shift Supervisor

Security Guarding & PatrolUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeFlorence, AZ, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent certification is required.
  • One year of experience working in a correctional setting is required.
  • The candidate must meet the requirements of an Officer.
  • The candidate must be able to command the respect and confidence of detainees, inmates, and staff, and possess a working knowledge of correctional laws and applicable court orders, with a high tolerance to mental stress.
  • The candidate must have a proven work history demonstrating the ability to write communications, documents, policy, courtroom defenses, contract negotiations, and other required written correspondence.
  • The candidate must be able to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions.
  • The candidate must be able to coordinate staffing requirements for security supervisors and officers.
  • The candidate must have completed an approved training program resulting in a certificate of satisfactory completion, and be able to obtain certifications for training such as CPR, First Aid, and firearms.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise all security functions during the assigned shift in accordance with management instructions.
  • Supervise inmate and detainee feeding during mealtimes.
  • Routinely inspect security equipment, doors, gates, fences, lighting systems, and other facility equipment as needed.
  • Assist staff with unit counts.
  • Review reports written by officers during the shift and ensure the reports are submitted as required.
  • Ensure officers receive required on-the-job and safety training.
  • Inspect, or direct inspections of, the perimeter to test alarm systems, detect safety hazards, and ensure safety rules are posted and enforced.
  • Assist officers and staff with unruly inmates and other assignments as required, and investigate and report the causes of inmate or detainee disturbances.
  • Respond to major unusual occurrences as trained and facilitate prompt, appropriate assistance to detainees or inmates in the event of injury, illness, or emotional trauma.
  • Direct work, provide training, and inspect work performed by inmate or detainee workers; ensure those workers receive safety training while under security supervision.
  • Provide management with input on employee performance ratings, disciplinary actions, and job assignments.
  • Promote an atmosphere conducive to personality and character development among detainees, inmates, and staff by encouraging favorable behavior patterns, arranging physical facilities, and influencing relationships among detainees and inmates.
  • Assist in reviewing staff effectiveness by conducting frequent physical inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with 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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