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New Search| Job Category: | Investigations |
| Reference #: | 53154 |
| Job Title: | Special Investigations Adminstrator |
| Hiring Organization: | The GEO Group, Inc |
| Salary Range: | Commensurate |
| Closing Date: | 07/04/2013 |
| Job Location: | Texas |
| Description: | The GEO Group, Inc. (GEO) is a world leader of government outsourced services specializing in the delivery of correctional and detention management, medical and mental health rehabilitation services, family and youth services, and other diversified services to federal, state and local government agencies around the globe. GEO's success around the world has been achieved by our highly-trained work force. We employ over 18,000 professionals within our facilities, regional, international, and corporate offices. Our highly skilled professionals manage approximately 80,000 beds at 116 correctional, detention and residential treatment facilities. With operations in the United States, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom; GEO offers a diversified array of turnkey services which include design, construction, financing, and operations. Our unique approach allows GEO to provide high-quality and cost-effective services with state-of-the-art designs, innovative programs and ground-breaking treatment approaches. Summary: This position leads, coordinates, and conducts investigations and intelligence gathering efforts pertaining particularly to gangs and security threat groups. Provides intelligence information to the contracting agency and facility management as required. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: - Leads and coordinates the collection of intelligence and information regarding activities of suspected security threat groups at the facility. Provides significant input into the facility response to identify the security threat of group activities. - Identifies and tracks suspected and actual gang or security threat group activities at the facility. Records and furnishes information as required by the contracting agency regarding special threat group activities - Monitors the recording of incoming telephone calls in accord with contracting agency policies and procedures. - Assists management in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and regulations for custody, security and/or treatment of detainees as they pertain to investigations, gang activities and telephone call monitoring. - May coordinates and assists in the work of other employees, which would include the selection, hiring, evaluating job performance and employee training/development. - Develops and delivers training to staff pertaining to investigations, gang activities and telephone call monitoring. - May conduct special investigations as assigned by management or the contracting agency. - May perform as liaison with contracting agency, state or local law enforcement agencies to facilitate their investigations. - May participate in contracting agency gang identification and tracking programs. - Prepares various records and reports as required. - Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: - High school diploma or equivalent certification required. - Five (5) years experience working in the security function in a correctional setting required. One (1) year in a position requiring supervisory responsibilities preferred. Work experience in gang activities and investigations in a correctional facility is preferred. - College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services or related field preferred. - Must possess a working knowledge of correctional program objectives, applicable court orders and laws and have a general understanding of the requirements for managing a secure correctional facility. - Demonstration of the abilities needed to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions is required. Must have the ability to make and implement decisions without assistance. - Must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of inmates and staff, and philosophically committed to the objectives of the facility. Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) and Deferred Compensation Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Employee Rewards and Recognition Programs, Employee Discounts, and more! Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V Join GEO today for a world of opportunities and an exciting career! |
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| Contact Information: | Human Resources United States Click to email |
