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GEO Group, Inc.

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Jobing Description
Title: Correctional Officer (FDLE CERTIFIED)
Facility: The GEO Group, Inc.
Location: FL - South Bay
Job Type: Government
Professional Services
Base Pay: N/A
Required Education: High School
Bonus:
Required Experience: None
Other: Health Insurance, 401(k) and Paid Vacation
Required Travel: None
Employee Type: Full-Time
Relocation Covered: Not Specified
Job ID: 118-SOUTHBAY

YOU MUST BE FDLE CERTIFIED.

This position oversees and maintains custody, care and control of inmates or detainees of a facility, while neforcing the rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the company and contracting agency. Oversees and monitors the activities of the inmates or detainees in living areas, recreation activities areas, dining areas and visitation areas. Coordinates and monitors inmate or detainee movements, conducts counts and provides emergency response as needed. May be assigned to various posts including, but not limited to, the control room, inmate/detainee, employee or visitor entrances, health services, special housing, perimeter security, transportation, work details, reception, intake and visitation as required by management. Supervises program activities and labor crews in various areas around facility. Conducts searches for contraband materials, either individually or as part of a specialized team. Removes contraband in accordance to facility and contracting agency policies and procedures. Initiates disciplinary reports on inmates or detainees. Prepares reports and maintains daily logs as required. Ensures prompt and appropriate assistance to inmates or detainees in the event of injury, illness or trauma. Promotes facility cleanliness and reports needed for maintenance or repairs. Serves as member of special teams to respond to emergencies as required. Completes training courses as required by facility training standards. Performs correctional duties for any shift as defined by management. Performs other duties as assigned.


Skills / Requirements
*High 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.
*Must be 19 years of age or older, and have successfully passed the CJBAT test required by Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
*Excellent communication skills.
*Must be flexible, cooperative, and empathetic to the needs of staff and inmates.
*Able to pass background and FCRA investigation, drug screen and medical evaluation.
*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, philosophically committed to the objectives of the facility, and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.

Equal Opportunity Employer


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