Asst. Shift Supervisor

Job Title

GEO Secured Services

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.

Your main tasks:

• In your Sergeant role, you will be responsible for all security and control related functions during your duty shift. Your goal is to provide maximum facility coordination in prisoner supervision and safety.
• Supervise detainees during mealtime.
• Routinely inspect all security equipment (doors, gates, fences, lighting systems, etc.).
• Ensure all reports written by officers during shift are submitted as required.
• Oversee necessary on-the-job and safety training for officers.
• Supervise perimeter inspection (detecting safety hazards, testing alarm systems, etc.).
• Investigate and report all instances of detainee disturbances.
• Help detainees who have been injured, ill, or traumatized with prompt and appropriate assistance.
• Work with detainee workers, provide training, and inspect their work.
• Participate in decisions regarding performance ratings, disciplinary actions, and job assignments.
• Conduct regular physical inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Must meet the requirements of being a Correctional Officer.
• One (1) year of experience working in a correctional setting required.
• 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 be able 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.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must have resided within the United States or its territories for three (3) or more years out of the last five (5) years OR worked for the United States overseas for the Federal Government or US Military OR been a dependent of an employee who worked for the United States overseas for the Federal Government or US Military.

Physical Requirements:

• In this position, you will frequently walk and stand. You should also be able to occasionally:
• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 60 lbs.
• Bend, stoop, reach above shoulder level.
• Drive automatic equipment vehicles.
• Climb, sit, and work in extreme temperatures.

Equal Opportunity Employer