SECURITY MONITOR Job at The GEO Group, Inc. in Leavenworth

Overview

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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.

Benefits

Now Hiring with a Sign On Bonus - Payable in Quarterly Installments. 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
• Tution Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

This position maintains continuous state of alertness and awareness to control and secure the facility and residents. Operates within legal constraints and contract agency stipulations.

• Ensures that the equipment necessary for each watch is operational including radios, flashlights, and keys prior to relieving the watch.
• Prepares shift documentation including shift reports, work orders, security reports, and unusual incidents that are legible and meet facility standards.
• Receives necessary information from previous shift personnel pertaining to events, medical problems, disciplinary problems, or new arrivals and any special instructions.
• Relieves the watch and informs necessary personnel that the watch has been relieved. Makes entries into the security log showing the time the watch was relieved and the name/title.
• Conducts radio checks documenting results in the security log.
• Conducts facility counts at prescribed times and ensures logbooks are accurate.
• Frequently patrols the building to observe and monitor residents and the state of the building.
• Ensures that the building picture board has current photos of residents and that they are in the proper bed slot.
• Organizes and supervises resident work details to maintain facility cleanliness and meet requirements.
• Performs activities on a scheduled and random basis including urinalysis testing, pat downs, shakedowns, counts, or breath tests to maintain security.
• Documents disciplinary action for rule violations according to procedure and logs accordingly.
• Conducts cleanliness checks of the facility and residents’ personal belongings to meet health and environmental requirements.
• Welcomes visitors and verifies their identity while maintaining professionalism.
• Communicates with residents and staff to affirm positive relations and participate in team meetings.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding employees, vendors, residents, or outside agencies.
• Adheres to company policies and attendance expectations; works overtime as needed to ensure coverage and safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year general work experience; experience in a related field is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain an orderly workflow.
• Clear written and verbal communication with correct grammar.
• Flexibility to perform a wide range of duties and ability to interact effectively with others.
• Ability to work with computers and facility software.
• Ability to motivate and create a positive work environment.

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Security and Investigations

Location: Leavenworth, KS