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The GEO Group, Inc.

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

The GEO Group, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003

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The GEO Group, Inc. is an industry leader in evidenced based rehabilitation and provides correctional and community reentry services worldwide.

Benefits

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

Responsibilities

Supervise and monitor inmates in living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas.

Coordinate their movement (conduct counts and provide emergency response as needed).

Ensure program activities stay safe and supervise labor crews.

Conduct shakedowns for contraband materials and confiscate prohibited items as per policies and procedures.

Keep daily logs on inmates (including disciplinary reports).

Provide prompt and appropriate assistance to those who have been injured, ill, or have suffered trauma.

Report maintenance or repair needs to keep the facility clean.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent certification.

College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services, or related field preferred.

Training in cultural diversity or 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.

Must have a valid Arizona driver's license.

Must be mature, flexible, able to command the respect and confidence of inmates or detainees and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries

Security and Investigations

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