Administrative Captain Jobs

Benefits Information

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• Paid Time Off• Paid Holidays• 401(k) Matching• Health Insurance• Vision Insurance• Life Insurance• Health Savings Account• Tuition Reimbursement• Employee Discount• Reduced Tuition Rates• Disability Insurance• Employee Assistance Program• 401(k)• Pet Insurance• Dental Insurance• Paid Training• Flexible Spending Account• Other Benefits Available

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Responsibilities

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Who We Are

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO

• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.
• We believe that work is more than a place you go every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• At GEO, we believe that diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are integral parts of our company's success.

Summary

Acts as shift commander by directing all security operations on one shift. Supervises security and control activities and staff during assigned shift, providing for maximum facility coordination, inmate supervision and safety, and preparation of records and reports.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Promotes an atmosphere conducive to personality and character development through the encouragement of favorable behavior patterns, arrangement of physical facilities, and influencing relationships among inmates.
• Facilitates prompt and appropriate assistance to inmates in the event of injury, illness or emotional trauma.
• Conducts inspection tours to ensure compliance with all security, safety, sanitation, contraband, fire and/or other facility regulations, policies and procedures.
• Responds to major unusual occurrences.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Monitors daily logs.
• Assists in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and regulations for custody, security and/or treatment of inmates.
• Direct line supervision over correctional officers, makes assignments, reviews post orders and assures that all procedures including emergency procedures are in place and staff is trained in implementation of same.
• Responsible directly to the Chief of Security (Night Major on night shift).
• Gives primary guidance on situational problems; makes referrals for more complex problems.
• Reviews staff effectiveness and conducts frequent physical inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Directs security activities and supervises custodial staff.
• Prepares records and reports as assigned.
• Reviews disciplinary matters concerning both staff and inmates.
• Enforces facility goals.
• Supports, clarifies, and helps inmates relate to all programs of the facility.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Working knowledge of laws relating to corrections.
• Ability to make and implement decisions without assistance.
• Minimum high school graduate or equivalent; related college courses highly desirable.
• Ability to communicate and interact with a variety of personalities.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a correctional setting, one of which was in a position requiring supervisory capabilities.
• Ability to write communication documents, policies, courtroom defenses, contract negotiations, and other required written correspondence.
• Ability to coordinate staffing requirement for security supervisors and officers.
• Must be representative of worthwhile qualities with which an inmate can identify. Must be emotionally stable and understanding. Must be flexible, cooperative, and empathetic to the total needs of the inmates.
• Working knowledge of all applicable court orders.
• Ability to give instructions and have them carried out.
• Ability to interpret complex written/oral communication, documents, and instructions.
• Must meet same basic qualifications as a Corrections Officer.