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GEOGroup

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del rio, TX

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Job TitleAre 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.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.ResponsibilitiesIn 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.QualificationsMinimum Requirements:High school diploma or equivalent certification required.College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional 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 twenty-four (24) hour period.Work experience in a correctional setting preferred.Must be mature, flexible, able to command the respect and confidence of inmates or detainees and staff and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.Equal Opportunity Employer

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del rio, TX, 78840, US

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