Benefits Information Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including: • Paid Time Off • Paid Holidays • 401(k) Matching • Health Insurance • Vision Insurance • Life Insurance • Health Savings Account • Tuition Reimbursement • Employee Discount • Reduced Tuition Rates • Disability Insurance • Employee Assistance Program • 401(k) • Pet Insurance • Dental Insurance • Paid Training • Flexible Spending Account The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer 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: 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. Responsibilities Summary This position provides dog obedience and service dog task training to selected inmate handlers; coaches and supports weekend puppy raisers’ socialization activities and maintains obedience training in an effort to maximize each dog’s potential success as a service or guide dog. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Screens and selects suitable inmate handlers based on the program and facility’s rules and regulations. Instructs inmate handlers dog behavior, socialization, obedience, and service dog task training. Prepares and follows up on inmate handlers’ weekly training records and assignments. Interviews and selects applicants for weekend puppy raiser homes. Conducts home visit as part of selection process. Meets with weekend puppy raisers twice a month or as needed. Conducts and documents periodic evaluations and home visits. Reports on progress of the dog training and socialization for the purpose of assessing physical and temperament development of them to potentially serve as service dogs. Participates in other projects and special tasks as assigned by the management. Works with dog department to facilitate placement of new puppies and return of dogs when finished training. Be responsible for the return of advanced training dogs. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Requirements High school diploma or equivalent. Technical degree preferred or equivalent experience. Two (2) years of experience in dog obedience instruction, service dog instruction, foster puppy instruction and ability to evaluate and manage volunteers. Ability to evaluate and monitor progress of puppies relating to desirable physical and temperament traits. Ability to travel, spending approximately 75% of time working at facility; 25% traveling to meet with weekend dog raisers in local area. Must possess valid state driver’s license. Excellent presentation, teaching and public speaking skills. Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department. GEO Secured Services