CAPTAIN
GEO Corrections & Detentions (A GEO Company)

Facility: REEVES COUNTY DETENTION CENTER (I & II)

Compensation Base: $61,000

Compensation Bonus (if applicable): 

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Summary

This position functions as the shift commander by directing all security operations on a shift.  It supervises staff and security and control activities and provides maximum facility coordination, inmate supervision and safety and prepares of records and reports.

• Directs security activities and supervises custodial staff.
• Assists in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and regulations for custody, security and treatment of inmates.
• Conducts inspection tours to ensure compliance with all security, safety, sanitation, contraband, fire or other facility regulations.
• Reviews disciplinary matters concerning both staff and inmates.
• Reviews staff effectiveness and conducts frequent physical inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Responds to all unusual occurrences.
• Direct line supervision over correctional officers; makes assignments, reviews post orders and assures that all procedures including emergency procedures are in place and staff is trained in implementation of same.
• Promotes an atmosphere conducive to character development through the encouragement of favorable behavior patterns, arrangement of physical facilities and influencing relationships among inmates.
• Facilitates prompt and appropriate assistance to inmates in the event of injury, illness or emotional trauma.
• Gives primary guidance on situational problems; makes referrals for more complex problems.
• Supports, clarifies, and helps inmates relate to all programs of the facility.
• Prepares records and reports as assigned.
• Enforces facility goals.
• Monitors daily logs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.