Armory Officer

Benefits This job posting is anticipated to remain open until August 28th, 2026. 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 Equal Opportunity Employer Overview 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 We believe that work is more than a place you go every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things. 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. Responsibilities Summary: The Locksmith/Armory Officer is responsible for the security, inventory, and maintenance of the facility armory including all firearms, other security equipment, chemical agents and key control. Primary Duties and Responsibilities The Locksmith Armory Officer ensures the safe handling of all firearms, chemical agents and ammunition. The Locksmith/Armory Officer ensures compliance with all rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to key control. May assist in the development and implementation of updated policies, procedures and regulations for the custody, security and/or treatment of inmates/detainees. Reviews staff effectiveness and conducts frequent physical inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with policies and procedures. The Locksmith Armory Officer ensures all equipment is issued and signed for on the Arsenal equipment issue log. Responsible for maintaining records and preparing reports as assigned by management. Maintains daily logs as required. The Locksmith Armory Officer performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent certification required. Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older. One (1) year of experience in a correctional facility with responsibility for direct supervision over inmates/detainees or an equivalent combination of work experience and education. Must be flexible, intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of detainees/inmates and staff, possess a working knowledge of correctional laws, applicable court orders and possess a high tolerance to mental stress. Must have a proven work history with sound abilities to write communications, documents, policy, court room defenses, contract negotiations, and other required written correspondence. Must have a proven ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions. Ability to coordinate staffing requirements for security supervisors and officers. Must have completed an approved training program resulting in a certificate of satisfactory completion. Ability to obtain certification for training such as CPR, First Aid and firearms. #J-18808-Ljbffr The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.