Correctional Recreation Specialist

7 days ago

Pine Prairie Louisiana, United States The GEO Group Full time
About The GEO Group

The GEO Group is a leading provider of correctional and community reentry services. Our mission is to provide safe, secure, and rehabilitative environments that support the successful reintegration of individuals into their communities.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Recreation Officer to join our team. As a Recreation Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining custody, care, and control of detainees in a correctional facility. You will enforce rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, and provide a safe and secure environment for detainees and staff.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee and monitor detainee activities in living areas, recreation activities areas, dining areas, and visitation areas.
  • Coordinate and monitor detainee movements, conduct counts, and provide emergency response as needed.
  • Assign to various posts, including control room, front and sally port entrance, health services, special housing, perimeter security, transportation, work details, reception, intake, and visits officer.
  • Provide security in program activities and supervise labor crews in various areas around the facility.
  • Conduct shakedowns for contraband materials and confiscate contraband in accordance with facility and contracting agency policies and procedures.
  • Initiate disciplinary reports on detainees.
  • Prepare reports and maintain daily logs as required.
  • Ensure prompt and appropriate assistance to detainees in the event of injury, illness, or trauma.
  • Promote facility cleanliness and report needs for maintenance or repairs.
  • Serve as a member of special teams to respond to emergencies as required.
  • Complete training courses as required by facility training standards.
  • Perform correctional duties for any shift as defined by management.
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.
  • May be required to possess a valid state driver's license.
What We Offer

The GEO Group offers a competitive compensation package, including a salary range of $18.00 to $22.00 per hour. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, 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, and pet insurance.

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