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The GEO Group, Inc.

DETENTION OFFICER

aurora, CO

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About this opportunity

The GEO Group, Inc. lists this DETENTION OFFICER opportunity in aurora, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

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

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

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 to 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

In this job, you will: Supervise and monitor detainees in living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas.

Coordinate their movement (conducting counts and providing emergency response as needed).

Make sure program activities stay safe and supervise labor crews.

Conduct shakedowns for contraband materials (by yourself or with your team) and confiscate prohibited items as per policies and procedures.

Keep daily logs on detainees (including disciplinary reports).

Provide prompt and appropriate assistance to those who have been injured, ill, or have suffered trauma.

Report any maintenance or repair needs to keep your facility clean.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: 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.

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 24 hour period.

Work experience in a security environment setting preferred.

Must be mature, flexible, able to command the respect and confidence of detainees and staff, and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.

Must possess an active, valid driver's license.

Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age or older.

Must be a United States Citizen.

GEO Secured Services

Worksite address

aurora, CO, 80012, US

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