Lieutenant 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

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

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

• 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.
• 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.

Summary

Supervises security/control activities and staff in an assigned area, which provides for maximum facility coordination in detainee supervision and safety, in addition to the preparation of required records and reports.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Promotes an atmosphere conducive to personality and character development of detainee and staff through the encouragement of favorable behavior patterns, arrangement of physical facilities, and influencing relationships among detainees.
• Reviews disciplinary matters concerning both staff and detainees.
• Directs work, provides training and performs inspections of work performed by detainee staff. May provide detainee supervision and security in other areas as needed.
• Gives primary guidance on situational problems; making referrals for more complex problems.
• Prepares records and reports as assigned by management. Maintains daily logs as required.
• Directs the work of other employees. This includes the selection, hiring, evaluating job performance, employee training/development, promoting and any disciplinary action, including termination.
• Reviews staff effectiveness and conducts frequent physical inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Assists in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and regulations for custody, security and/or treatment of detainees.
• Makes assignments, reviews post orders and assures that all procedures including emergency procedures are in place and staff is trained in proper implementation.
• Responsible for attaining facility goals/objectives and ensuring compliance with all rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures for security operations.
• Responds to major unusual occurrences. Facilitates prompt and appropriate assistance to detainees in the event of injury, illness or emotional trauma.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services or related field preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Three (3) years of experience working in a correctional setting, one of which was in a position requiring supervisory capabilities.
• Must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of detainees and staff and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.

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