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Ensures full compliance with client agency procedures pertaining to inmate/detainee grievances. * Recommends appropriate corrective action when warranted to management. * Performs other ...

Ensures full compliance with client agency procedures pertaining to inmate/detainee grievances. * Recommends appropriate corrective action when warranted to management. * Performs other ...

Responsible for Inmate grievance responses concerning classification matters. * Maintain Inmate s for every Inmate job within the facility. * Conduct self-audits and maintain documentation to meet ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for inmate grievance in the United States is $32.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.24 and $35.82 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an inmate grievance?

An Inmate Grievance job involves processing and investigating complaints filed by incarcerated individuals regarding prison conditions, policies, or treatment. Responsibilities may include reviewing grievances, ensuring compliance with institutional policies, and facilitating resolutions between inmates and prison staff. The role requires strong communication, impartiality, and knowledge of correctional regulations. It helps uphold inmates' rights while maintaining facility order and compliance.

What are the daily responsibilities of an inmate grievance specialist?

As an Inmate Grievance Specialist, your typical day involves reviewing and processing formal complaints from inmates, conducting investigations or interviews, and documenting findings in accordance with facility policies. You may collaborate closely with correctional officers, legal teams, and medical staff to gather information and facilitate resolutions. The role often requires meticulous record-keeping, adherence to strict deadlines, and maintaining confidentiality throughout the process. By ensuring that grievances are handled fairly, you help promote a safer and more transparent correctional environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the inmate grievance position?

To thrive as an Inmate Grievance Specialist, you need a solid understanding of correctional policies, conflict resolution, and legal regulations, often supported by experience in corrections or social services. Proficiency with case management systems, documentation software, and knowledge of grievance procedures are typically required. Strong communication, impartiality, and empathy are key soft skills for effectively addressing inmate concerns while maintaining facility safety and compliance. These skills are essential to ensure fair and timely resolution of complaints and to uphold institutional integrity.

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Infographic showing various Inmate Grievance job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,128 per year, or $32.3 per hour.

GRIEVANCE COORDINATOR

Hudson, CO • On-site

$35.23/hr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago


The GEO Group rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 54 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


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

Summary:
The Grievance Coordinator is responsible for the receipt, investigation, and facility responses to grievances that are filed by detainees of the facility. Makes recommendations for corrective action when appropriate.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • The Grievance Coordinator assists inmates/detainees in filing grievances through informal communication procedures.
  • Maintains accurate records of prisoner grievances and any corresponding action pursuant to the grievance.
  • The Grievance Coordinator investigates and recommends response action to management.
  • Ensures full compliance with client agency procedures pertaining to inmate/detainee grievances.
  • Recommends appropriate corrective action when warranted to management.
  • Performs other administrative and investigative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
  • Minimum of two (2) years as a Correctional Officer required. 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 as well as have a general understanding of the requirements for managing a secure correctional facility.
  • Demonstration of the abilities needed to write communications, documents, policies, courtroom defenses, contract negotiations, and other required written correspondence is required.
  • Must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert, and able to command the respect and confidence of inmates/staff.
  • Must be able to use computers and the software applications typically used by the facility.

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