Job Description

Facility: FOLKSTON ICE PROCESSING CENTER Pay: $20.00 Bonus (if applicable): H&W: $4.23 This position is eligible to receive a Health & Welfare Benefit Rate per hour on all hours paid up to 40 hours per week and not to exceed 2,080 hours per year. Shift: 12-hour Benefits: Employees working a normal work week (30 hours or more) will enjoy a competitive benefits package for an energized workforce with options for you and your family including: \xe2\x80\xa2 Paid time off \xe2\x80\xa2 Paid holidays \xe2\x80\xa2 401(k)
\xe2\x80\xa2 401(k) matching \xe2\x80\xa2 Health Insurance \xe2\x80\xa2 Dental Insurance
\xe2\x80\xa2 Vision Insurance \xe2\x80\xa2 Life Insurance \xe2\x80\xa2 Flexible spending account
\xe2\x80\xa2 Health savings account \xe2\x80\xa2 Tuition Reimbursement \xe2\x80\xa2 Reduced tuition rates
\xe2\x80\xa2 Employee discount \xe2\x80\xa2 Employee assistance program \xe2\x80\xa2 Pet insurance
\xe2\x80\xa2 Disability Insurance \xe2\x80\xa2 Paid training \xe2\x80\xa2 Other benefits available

Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you are looking for an exciting new opportunity or to advance your career in criminal justice, corrections, or security, look no further because The GEO Group is hiring motivated individuals seeking their next opportunity. No experience is necessary and paid on-the-job training is provided. Just come with a willingness to learn and a desire to help others and you will fit right in as part of this growing team of professionals. As a Detention Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing and caring for detainees at your facility while ensuring that the rules, policies, and procedures are applied fairly and consistently. Why work for GEO: GEO is a place for professional growth, exploration, creativity, and valuable interpersonal relationships. If you\'re interested in achieving extraordinary things, send in your application and join a community that cares. In this job, you will:

• Supervise 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.

We\'re looking for individuals from different backgrounds Building an inclusive culture where every employee can perform to their maximum potential is the center of GEO\xe2\x80\x99s employee value proposition. Our success is based on diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of eclectic perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds. Everyone is encouraged to apply. Here\xe2\x80\x99s to unlimited ideas, increased productivity, and innovative solutions!
Job Requirements
As our Detention Officer, you must be mature and flexible, with the ability to command the respect and confidence of detainees and staff and possess a high tolerance to mental stress. Working experience in a correctional setting is preferred. Additional requirements include:

• High school diploma or equivalent certification.
• College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services or related field, 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.
• May be required to possess valid state driver\xe2\x80\x99s license.
• Training in cultural diversity or sensitivity, preferred.

Benefits
You will be part of a stable, established and yet still growing organization with a great deal of diversification, which will present you with a range of different challenges. Since we do prefer to promote from within, you will have opportunities to move to other facilities, as well as to different divisions within the company. We value your hard work and professional dedication and will reward you with a competitive compensation package that includes full benefits.

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Term life insurance (includes spouse and dependents)
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible spending account
• 401(k)
• Stock purchase program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Legal program \xe2\x80\x93 Legal Club of America
• Paid time off
• Direct deposit
• Theme park and attraction discounts