About this opportunity
GEO Corrections & Detentions lists this LIEUTENANT opportunity in folkston, Georgia. 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
Job 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:
Assists in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and regulations for custody, security and/or treatment of detainees/inmates.
Responds to major unusual occurrences. Facilitates prompt and appropriate assistance to detainees/inmates in the event of injury, illness or emotional trauma.
Promotes an atmosphere conducive to personality and character development of detainees/inmates and staff through the encouragement of favorable behaviour patterns, arrangement of physical facilities, and influencing relationships among detainees/inmates.
Directs the work of other employees. This includes the selection, hiring, evaluating job performance, employee training/development, promoting and any disciplinary action, including termination.
Makes assignments, reviews post orders and assures that all procedures including emergency procedures are in place and staff is trained in proper implementation.
Reviews disciplinary matters concerning both staff and detainees.
Reviews staff effectiveness and conducts frequent physical inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
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.
Responsible for attaining facility goals/objectives and ensuring compliance with all rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures for security operations.
Directs work, provides training and performs inspections of work performed by detainee/inmate staff. May provide detainee supervision and security in other areas as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
College coursework and advanced training in behavioural sciences, correctional services or related field preferred.
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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Worksite address
folkston, GA, 31537, US
Who can apply
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