Detention Officer

The GEO Group, Inc. is a leading provider of correctional and detention management services. We are committed to providing a safe and secure environment for our detainees, staff, and the communities we serve.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Detention Officer to join our team. As a Detention Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing and caring for detainees at our facility, ensuring that the rules, policies, and procedures are applied fairly and consistently.

• Supervise and monitor detainees in living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas.
• Coordinate their movement, conducting counts and providing emergency response as needed.
• Ensure program activities remain safe and supervise labor crews.
• Conduct shakedowns for contraband materials 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 the facility clean.

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services, or a related field 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 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.
• 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.

We offer a competitive 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, 401(k), pet insurance, and dental insurance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in corrections or security, we encourage you to apply.