SECURITY MONITOR Job at The GEO Group in Scranton

Responsibilities

Are 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.

Who We Are:

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO:

• At GEO, we believe that diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are integral parts of our company's success.
• We believe that work is more than a place you go every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Summary

This position maintains an orderly environment within assigned unit or area of facility by conducting standard operating procedures in accordance with facility policies/procedures and required Company and client contractual obligations. Daily schedules are followed and employee serves as role model for residents.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises all resident movement within the assigned unit/area.
• Reports resident accidents or injuries to supervisor.
• Provides orientation to new residents and discharges residents.
• Performs scheduled resident headcounts and completes written count reports.
• Conducts daily inspections and searches of resident sleeping quarters and body searches as necessary.
• Monitors eye drug testing.
• Reports all resident behavioral problem incidents in writing to supervisor and conducts appropriate crisis intervention.
• Collects urine samples for random and routine substance abuse screenings of residents as required.
• Transports residents by company vehicle to out-of-facility appointments.
• When assigned, remains at assigned security check point and monitors security cameras to maintain safe and secure orderly environment for residents during the daily scheduled activities.
• Enforces the facility rules of conduct with the residents.
• Supervises resident visitation.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and one year general work experience.
• Ability to serve as a model for resident behavior.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Required skills include: time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work overtime as requested.

GEO Reentry Services LLC.