DETENTION OFFICER

Job TitleGEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services.The Detention Officer oversees and maintains custody, care, and control of detainees of a facility, while enforcing the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the company and contracting agency.The Detention Officer oversees and monitors the activities of detainees in living areas, recreation activities areas, dining areas and visitation areas.The Detention Officer coordinates and monitors detainee movements, conducts counts, and provides emergency response as needed.May be assigned to various posts including, but not limited to, the control room, front and sally port entrance, health services, special housing, perimeter security, transportation, work details, reception, intake, and visits officer, etc., as required by management.Provides security in program activities and supervises labor crews in various areas around facility.Conducts shakedown for contraband materials, either individually or as part of a specialized team. Confiscates contraband in accordance to facility and contracting agency policies and procedures.Initiates disciplinary reports on detainees.Prepares reports and maintains daily logs as required.Ensures prompt and appropriate assistance to detainees in the event of injury, illness or traumaPromotes facility cleanliness and reports need for maintenance or repairsServes as member of special teams to respond to emergencies as required.Completes training courses as required by facility training standards.Performs security duties for any shift as defined by management.Performs other duties as assigned.High school diploma or equivalent certification required.College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, security services or related field preferred. Training in cultural diversity or sensitivity preferred.Minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age.Possession of applicable state requisites for employment.Ability to work overtime as required.Ability to handle physical and mental stress associated with working extended hours.Must be able to regularly report to work without being late.Ability to be physically alert on any shift that is assigned.Ability to work up to sixteen (16) hours within a rolling twenty-four (24) hour period.Work experience in a security environment setting preferred.May be required to possess valid state driver's license.Must be mature, flexible, able to command the respect and confidence of detainees and staff and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.