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The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

Correctional Officer

Security Guarding & PatrolUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timePlainfield, IN, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent certification is required.
  • Possession of applicable state requisites for employment is required.
  • Ability to work overtime as required.
  • Ability to handle the physical and mental stress associated with working extended hours.
  • Ability to report to work regularly and on time.
  • Ability to remain physically alert on any assigned shift.
  • Ability to work up to 16 hours within a rolling 24-hour period.
  • A valid driver's license, or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire, is required.
  • Must be mature and flexible, able to command the respect and confidence of inmates or detainees and staff, and possess a high tolerance for mental stress.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and monitor inmates in living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas.
  • Coordinate inmate movement by conducting counts and providing emergency response as needed.
  • Ensure program activities remain safe and supervise labor crews.
  • Conduct shakedowns for contraband, individually or with a team, and confiscate prohibited items according to policies and procedures.
  • Maintain daily logs on inmates, including disciplinary reports.
  • Provide prompt and appropriate assistance to people who are injured, ill, or have suffered trauma.
  • Report maintenance or repair needs to keep the facility clean.

Desired Qualifications

  • College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services, or a related field are preferred.
  • Training in cultural diversity or sensitivity is preferred.
  • Work experience in a correctional setting 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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