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The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

Assistant Shift Supervisor

Security Guarding & PatrolPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeLaredo, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent certification is required.
  • Must meet the requirements for a Correctional Officer.
  • One year of experience working in a correctional setting is required.
  • Must be able to command the respect and confidence of detainees or inmates and staff, and possess a working knowledge of correctional laws and applicable court orders.
  • Must have a proven work history demonstrating the ability to write communications, documents, policy, courtroom defenses, contract negotiations, and other required written correspondence.
  • Must be able to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions.
  • Must be able to coordinate staffing requirements for security supervisors and officers.
  • Must have completed an approved training program resulting in a certificate of satisfactory completion.
  • Must be able to obtain certifications for training such as CPR, First Aid, and firearms.
  • Must frequently walk and stand, and occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 60 pounds; bend, stoop, reach above shoulder level; drive automatic equipment vehicles; and climb, sit, and work in extreme temperatures.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise detainees during mealtime.
  • Routinely inspect security equipment, including doors, gates, fences, and lighting systems.
  • Ensure that all reports written by officers during the shift are submitted as required.
  • Oversee necessary on-the-job and safety training for officers.
  • Supervise perimeter inspections, including detecting safety hazards and testing alarm systems.
  • Investigate and report all instances of detainee disturbances.
  • Provide prompt and appropriate assistance to injured, ill, or traumatized detainees or inmates.
  • Work with inmate or detainee workers, provide training, and inspect their work.
  • Participate in decisions regarding performance ratings, disciplinary actions, and job assignments.
  • Conduct regular physical inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Perform all security- and control-related functions during the duty shift and coordinate detainee supervision and safety throughout the facility.

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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