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The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

Lieutenant

Security Guarding & PatrolUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeMilton, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A current Correction Certification through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is required.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent certification is required.
  • Three years of experience working in a correctional setting, including one year in a position requiring supervisory capabilities, is required.
  • The candidate must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of detainees/inmates and staff, and possess a high tolerance for mental stress.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise security/control activities and staff in an assigned area to provide maximum facility coordination in inmate supervision and safety, and prepare required records and reports.
  • Assist in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and regulations for custody, security, and/or treatment of detainees/inmates.
  • Respond to major unusual occurrences and facilitate prompt and appropriate assistance to detainees/inmates in the event of injury, illness, or emotional trauma.
  • Promote an atmosphere conducive to personality and character development of detainees/inmates and staff by encouraging favorable behavior patterns, arranging physical facilities, and influencing relationships among detainees/inmates.
  • Direct employees' work, including selection, hiring, performance evaluation, employee training and development, promotion, and disciplinary action, including termination.
  • Make assignments, review post orders, ensure all procedures, including emergency procedures, are in place, and ensure staff are trained in their proper implementation.
  • Review disciplinary matters concerning staff and detainees.
  • 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 detainee/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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