Overview
Detention Officer Jobs in Lovejoy, Georgia, USA at The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.
Title: Detention Officer
Company: The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.
Location: Lovejoy, Georgia, USA
Type: Part Time
Category: Security
Position: P/T DETENTION OFFICER
Benefits Information
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
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Overview
If you are looking for anexcitingnew opportunity or toadvance your careerin criminal justice, corrections, or security, look no further because The GEO Group is hiring motivated individuals seeking their next opportunity. No experience is necessary and paidon-the-job trainingis provided. Just come with a willingness to learn and a desire to help others and you will fit right in as part of this growing team of professionals.
As a Detention Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing and caring for detainees at your facility while ensuring that the rules, policies, and procedures are applied fairly and consistently.
Why work for GEO:
GEO is a place forprofessional growth, exploration, creativity, and valuable interpersonal relationships. If you’re interested in achieving extraordinary things, send in your applicationand join a community that cares.
We’re looking for individuals from different backgrounds
Building aninclusive culturewhere every employee can perform to their maximum potential is the center of GEO’s employee value proposition. Our success is based ondiversityin our workforce and theinclusionof eclectic perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds. Everyone is encouraged to apply. Here’s to unlimited ideas, increased productivity, andinnovative solutions!
Responsibilities
In this job, you will:
Supervise and monitor detainees in living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas.
Coordinate their movement (conducting counts and providing emergency response as needed).
Make sure program activities stay safe and supervise labor crews.
Conduct shakedowns for contraband materials (by yourself or with your team) 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 your facility clean.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
College coursework andadvanced trainingin behavioral sciences, correctional services or related field preferred. Training incultural diversityor 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 valid state driver’s license.
Must be mature, flexible, able to command therespectand confidence of inmates or detainees and staff and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.
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