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The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

Intake Supervisor

Security Guarding & PatrolUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeBig Spring, TX, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED certification is required.
  • At least one year of experience as a detention officer and two years of successful field supervision experience are required. The two-year requirement may be satisfied through a career development program with work-related experience, training, or college credits equivalent to the basic requirement under federal hiring practices.
  • Applicants must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of detainees and staff, and able to tolerate mental stress.
  • Applicants must be able to work with computers and the software typically used by the department.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and schedule Intake and Release Officers, coordinate receiving and discharge of detainees, and ensure required records and reports are prepared.
  • Respond to major unusual occurrences and facilitate appropriate assistance for detainees experiencing injury, illness, or emotional trauma.
  • Direct employees, including selecting, hiring, evaluating performance, training and developing, promoting, and taking disciplinary action up to and including termination.
  • Make assignments, review post orders, and ensure procedures, including emergency procedures, are established and staff are trained in their implementation.
  • Review staff effectiveness and conduct frequent physical inspections to ensure facility compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Provide primary guidance on situational problems and refer more complex problems as needed.
  • Prepare assigned records and reports and maintain required daily logs.
  • Attain facility goals and objectives and ensure intake and discharge operations comply with applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • 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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