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  • GEO Group
  • Conroe, Texas 77303 United States View Map

Summary

Job TitleGEO Secured ServicesJob DescriptionAre 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.ResponsibilitiesSupervise 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.QualificationsMinimum RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent certification required.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 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 the respect and confidence of inmates or detainees and staff, and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age or older.Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Description

Job TitleGEO Secured ServicesJob DescriptionAre 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.ResponsibilitiesSupervise 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.QualificationsMinimum RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent certification required.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 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 the respect and confidence of inmates or detainees and staff, and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age or older.Equal Opportunity Employer

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