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The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

Assistant Shift Supervisor

Security Guarding & PatrolUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeHouston, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
  • Two years of related experience in security, criminal justice, military service, corrections, or community-based services is required.
  • Familiarity with the community corrections system and current community corrections practices is required.
  • Sufficient organizational skills to keep workflow orderly and ongoing are required.
  • The ability to express thoughts logically in written and verbal form using correct grammar is required.
  • Flexibility to perform a wide range of duties is required.
  • A valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain alertness and awareness to control and secure the facility and residents, operating within legal constraints and contract agency stipulations to maintain facility security and the safety of residents, staff, and the community.
  • Assist with supervising Monitor activities and provide training to Monitors.
  • Perform duties of a Monitor and/or Security Monitor as needed.
  • Assign work to Monitors, monitor progress, and review results.
  • Under the Shift Supervisor's supervision, oversee shift personnel duties to maintain facility security.
  • Review reports written during the assigned shift for accuracy and completeness, and verify scheduled passes and appointments.
  • Patrol the building, observe and listen to residents and groups, monitor building conditions, check for unauthorized marijuana or tobacco use, ensure doors and windows are secured, perform random perimeter checks, and monitor the alarm system.
  • Conduct scheduled and random urinalysis testing, pat downs, shakedowns, counts, room searches, and breath tests to maintain control and security.
  • Document disciplinary action for rule violations according to procedure and contracting agency requirements, and maintain the corresponding logs.
  • Supervise meals, visitor hours, and work details, observing for unusual or suspicious activities or behavior and taking preventative measures where needed.
  • Use judgment to identify inappropriate or abnormal conditions or behavior, verify or correct unusual situations, or request assistance from a peer or supervisor before a situation escalates beyond the role's capabilities.
  • Conduct scheduled and impromptu inspections of resident living and common areas for cleanliness and proper maintenance; forward maintenance reports to the Shift Supervisor.
  • Maintain legible, accurate, and concise daily logs, including phone, resident in/out, visitor in/out, and facility check logs, documenting facility conditions and unusual or suspicious resident behavior, comments, complaints, and grievances so staff on all shifts remain informed.
  • Perform resident admission and discharge procedures according to facility policies and contracting agency requirements, including completing intake forms, setting up resident folders, orienting residents to rules, inventorying belongings at intake, and ensuring facility property is returned and release is authorized at discharge.
  • Prepare legible incident reports that accurately reflect pertinent facts.
  • Transport residents in a facility vehicle as required by facility needs.
  • Check logs, including urinalysis, room search, medication, pat down, and verification logs, to confirm activities occurred and entries are correct and complete.
  • Make initial contact with visitors, verify their identity, and assist visitors or government officials professionally and courteously with resident affairs, including arrival and release.
  • Participate in staff meetings by sharing observations and recommendations about the facility, residents, and staff relations to identify and resolve problems and support a unified team.
  • Maintain confidentiality of information obtained through job duties regarding employees, vendors, residents, and outside agencies, sharing sensitive information only on a need-to-know basis.
  • Comply with company policies and work rules, the Employee Handbook, Statement of Work, Facility Policies and Procedures Manual, and manager and supervisor directives.
  • Maintain professional presentation, demeanor, and interaction when communicating with residents, staff, visitors, or outside agencies in person or by telephone.
  • Adhere to attendance policy and remain available to work all shifts as required to ensure program coverage and resident safety and security.
  • Follow facility safety rules and take corrective action to ensure work is performed safely and without injury to self or others.
  • Communicate with all levels of staff in a manner that promotes cooperation and team spirit.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • 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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