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The GEO Group

SERGEANT

Aurora

FULL TIME

October 19, 2024

Benefits Information:

This job posting is anticipated to remain open until 10/24/2024

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:

At GEO, we believe that diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are integral parts of our company's success.
We believe that work is more than a place you go 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:

Summary

Responsible for all security and control related functions during duty shift per management instructions. Seeks to provide maximum facility coordination in detainee supervision and safety.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Supervises all security functions during shift as assigned by management.
Supervises the feeding of inmates/detainees during meal time.
Makes routine inspections of all security equipment, doors, gates, fences, lighting systems, and other facility equipment as needed.
Assists staff with unit counts.
Reviews reports written by officers during shift and ensures these reports are submitted as required.
Assures that officers receive on-the-job training and safety training as required.
Inspects or directs work to inspection of perimeter to test alarm systems, detect safety hazards and to ensure safety rules are posted and enforced.
Assists officers and staff with unruly inmates and other assignments as required. Investigates and reports causes of inmate/detainee disturbances.
Responds to major unusual occurrences as trained. Facilitates prompt and appropriate assistance to detainees/inmates in the event of injury, illness or emotional trauma.
Directs work, provides training and performs inspections of work performed by inmate/ detainee workers. Assures that inmate/detainee workers under security supervision receive safety training.
Provides management with input into decisions concerning employee performance ratings, disciplinary actions, and job assignments.
Promotes an atmosphere conducive to personality and character development of detainees/ inmates and staff through the encouragement of favorable behavior patterns, arrangement of physical facilities, and influencing relationships among detainees/inmates.
Assists in review of staff effectiveness by conducting frequent physical inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

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 possess an active, valid driver's license.
Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age or older.
Must be a United States Citizen.
Must pass a background check and drug screen.
Must have resided within the United States or its Territories for three or more years out of the last five.

GEO Secured Services

Pay: Pay USD $31.28/Hr.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available as it has expired

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