Detention Officer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1399, Courthouse Road, Webber Township, Lake County, Michigan, 49304, United States
Location and Compensation
This Detention Officer position is based at the North Lake Processing Center in Michigan. The role is eligible for a Health & Welfare Benefit Rate per hour, up to 40 hours per week, with a total annual cap of 2080 hours. The base rate is $29.00 per hour, plus an additional $4.93 for Health & Welfare benefits.
About the Role
As a Detention Officer, you will serve as the frontline guardian of facility safety and order. Your primary mission is to oversee and monitor the daily activities of detainees across living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas. You will coordinate detainee movements, conduct regular counts, and provide immediate emergency response when necessary.
The role offers a dynamic day-to-day experience with the potential to be assigned to various posts, including the control room, sally port entrance, health services, special housing, perimeter security, transportation, and intake operations. You will also supervise labor crews and ensure security during program activities. A critical part of your duties involves maintaining a secure environment by conducting shakedowns for contraband, initiating disciplinary reports, and ensuring prompt assistance to detainees in the event of injury, illness, or trauma.
You will be a key member of special teams tasked with responding to emergencies, while also contributing to facility cleanliness and reporting maintenance needs. Success in this role requires the ability to handle the physical and mental stress of extended hours, including shifts of up to 16 hours within a rolling 24-hour period, while maintaining a high tolerance for stress and commanding the respect of both detainees and staff.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Work location
Work model: On-site
1399, Courthouse Road, Webber Township, Lake County, Michigan, 49304, United States
Webber Township, Michigan
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleCoordinate detainee movements, conduct counts, and provide emergency response
- check_circleInitiate disciplinary reports on detainees
- check_circleProvide security during program activities and supervise labor crews
- check_circlePrepare reports and maintain daily logs as required
- check_circleServe on special teams to respond to emergencies as required
- check_circlePerform security duties for any shift as defined by management
- check_circlePromote facility cleanliness and report maintenance or repair needs
- check_circleEnsure prompt assistance to detainees in cases of injury, illness, or trauma
- check_circleConduct shakedowns for contraband and confiscate items per facility policies
- check_circleOversee and monitor detainee activities in living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas
Requirements
- verifiedHigh school diploma or equivalent certification
- verifiedPossession of applicable state requisites for employment
- verifiedAbility to work up to sixteen (16) hours within a rolling twenty-four (24) hour period
- verifiedMay be required to possess valid state driver's license
Nice to Have
College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services or related field. Training in cultural diversity or sensitivity. Work experience in a correctional setting.
Benefits & Perks
check_circlePaid time off and paid holidayscheck_circle401(k) with company matchingcheck_circleHealth, dental, and vision insurancecheck_circleLife insurancecheck_circleFlexible spending accountcheck_circleHealth savings accountcheck_circleTuition reimbursementcheck_circleReduced tuition rates for degree programscheck_circleEmployee discountcheck_circleEmployee assistance program
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Skills, education and keywords
Education: High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
Frequently asked questions about Detention Officer at The GEO Group, Inc.
What does a Detention Officer at The GEO Group, Inc. do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Detention Officer at The GEO Group, Inc. will coordinate detainee movements, conduct counts, and provide emergency response; initiate disciplinary reports on detainees; provide security during program activities and supervise labor crews; and prepare reports and maintain daily logs as required.
What are the requirements for this Detention Officer role?expand_more
To qualify for the Detention Officer at The GEO Group, Inc. position, applicants should have: High school diploma or equivalent certification; Possession of applicable state requisites for employment; Ability to work up to sixteen (16) hours within a rolling twenty-four (24) hour period; and May be required to possess valid state driver's license.
Where is the Detention Officer role at The GEO Group, Inc. located?expand_more
Detention Officer at The GEO Group, Inc. is based in 1399, Courthouse Road, Webber Township, Lake County, Michigan, 49304, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Detention Officer job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
The GEO Group, Inc. has listed this Detention Officer role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Detention Officer role?expand_more
Candidates for Detention Officer at The GEO Group, Inc. should have mid level.
What education is required for Detention Officer at The GEO Group, Inc.?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
What category does the Detention Officer role belong to?expand_more
Detention Officer at The GEO Group, Inc. is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.