ASSISTANT SHIFT SUPERVISOR- SERGEANT
Company: The GEO Group
Location: Florence
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Overview 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: We
believe that work is more than a place you go to 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.
Responsibilities Your main tasks: In your Sergeant role, you will
be responsible for all security and control related functions
during your duty shift. Your goal is to provide maximum facility
coordination in inmate supervision and safety. Supervise inmates
during mealtime. Routinely inspect all security equipment (doors,
gates, fences, lighting systems, etc.) Ensure all reports written
by officers during shift are submitted as required. Oversee
necessary on-the-job and safety training for officers. Supervise
perimeter inspection (detecting safety hazards, testing alarm
systems, etc.) Investigate and report all instances of inmate
disturbances. Help inmates who have been injured, ill, or
traumatized with prompt and appropriate assistance. Work with
inmates workers, provide training, and inspect their work.
Participate in decisions regarding performance ratings,
disciplinary actions, and job assignments. Conduct regular physical
inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with policies and
procedures. Qualifications Minimum Requirements: High school
diploma or equivalent certification required. Must meet the
requirements of being a Correctional Officer. One (1) year of
experience working in a correctional setting required. Must have
valid Arizona drivers license Must be flexible, intellectually
alert, able to command the respect and confidence of
detainees/inmates and staff, possess a working knowledge of
correctional laws, applicable court orders and possess a high
tolerance to mental stress. Must have a proven work history with
sound abilities to write communications, documents, policy, court
room defenses, contract negotiations, and other required written
correspondence. Must be able to understand and carry out moderately
complex oral and written instructions. Ability to coordinate
staffing requirements for security supervisors and officers. Must
have completed an approved training program resulting in a
certificate of satisfactory completion. Ability to obtain
certification for training such as CPR, First Aid and firearms.
Must have current Arizona Department of Corrections COTA
certificate or worked an AZ Department of Corrections security post
within the last 2 years. Physical Requirements In this position,
you will frequently walk and stand. You should also be able to
occasionally: Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 60 lbs. Bend, stoop,
reach above shoulder level. Drive automatic equipment vehicles.
Climb, sit, and work in extreme temperatures. GEO Secured
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