Security Monitor Job at The GEO Group, Inc. in Littleton

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The GEO Group is seeking candidates for a Security Monitor role at a 24/7 operational facility. This position includes 12-hour shifts, and overtime may be requested per facility needs.

Overview

Responsibilities and qualifications reflect a role focused on maintaining security, ensuring facility safety, and supporting resident/staff welfare in a correctional/reentry services environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain continuous state of alertness and awareness to control and secure the facility and residents.
• Ensure equipment for each watch is operational (radios, flashlights, keys) prior to relieving the watch.
• Prepare shift documentation (shift reports, work orders, security reports, unusual incidents) that are legible, concise, and meet facility standards and contracting agency requirements.
• Receive information from the previous shift and relay any special instructions.
• Relieve the watch and notify necessary personnel; log relief times and personnel.
• Conduct radio checks and document results in the security log.
• Perform facility counts at prescribed times and ensure logbooks are accurate.
• Patrol the building to observe residents and monitor the state of the facility; participate in activities such as detecting odors or ensuring doors/windows are secured.
• Maintain a current building picture board with resident photos in the correct bed slots.
• Organize and supervise resident work details to support facility cleanliness and compliance with requirements.
• Conduct activities on a scheduled or random basis including urinalysis testing, pat-downs, shakedowns, counts, and breath tests as needed to maintain security.
• Document disciplinary actions for rule violations per procedures and log accordingly.
• Conduct cleanliness checks of the facility and residents’ belongings to meet health and environmental requirements.
• Welcom e visitors and verify identity with professionalism and courtesy.
• Communicate with residents and staff to promote positive relations and respect.
• Participate in staff meetings to share observations and recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and comply with company policies and procedures.
• Adhere to attendance policies and be available to work shifts or overtime to ensure coverage and safety.
• Safely perform duties following facility safety rules and take corrective action as needed.
• Interact effectively with all staff levels to foster a team environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of general work experience; related field experience is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills to manage ongoing workflow.
• Ability to express thoughts clearly in written and verbal form with correct grammar.
• Flexibility to perform a wide range of duties and adapt to changing needs.
• Ability to interact effectively with others and learn supervisory techniques.
• Ability to maintain positive relations with staff and residents.
• Ability to motivate and foster a constructive work environment.
• Ability to work with computers and facility software.

Company Information

The GEO Group provides evidence-based rehabilitation and reentry services in collaboration with government partners, across a range of facilities and services.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Security and Investigations

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