ASSISTANT FACILITY ADMIN, SECURITY

The GEO Group, Inc.; Adelanto (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced facility administrator to direct security operations, manage staff, and implement policies that safeguard staff and inmates at a major correctional facility.

The role oversees post orders, training, and compliance to meet company and client agency needs. Ideal candidates will have a decade of correctional leadership experience, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and maturity to manage high-stakes security environments with accountability and ethical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the behavioral sciences or related field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of work experience in a correctional/detention facility at mid-management level.
• Must be mature, flexible, and capable of commanding confidence of inmates and staff.

Responsibilities

• Directs security department functions and supervision of security personnel.
• Oversees performance control activities of operations and safety sections.
• Ensures procedures, post orders, training, and equipment support safety and security for staff, visitors, inmates, and facility.

Skills

Leadership experience

Security operations management

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences or related field

Job description

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

• 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

Responsible for the direction, management, implementation, and ongoing development of security and control operational procedures and policies for the facility. Assists management in the overall administration of the facility. Seeks to meet the needs of the company and client agency by making improvement efficiencies without compromise to the safety and security of both the client population and staff employees.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Directs security department functions, activities and supervision of security personnel.
• Directly responsible for the performance control activities of the operations and safety sections.
• Ensures that adequate procedures, post orders, staff training methods, equipment and space are established in all operations of the security department to ensure safety and security of staff, visitors, inmates and facility.
• Prepares departmental progress reports and other miscellaneous reports as requested by management.
• Reviews activities of the operations departments to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives.
• Monitors staff operational effectiveness and conducts regular physical inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Directs the work of other employees. This includes the selection, hiring, evaluating job performance, employee training/development, promoting and any disciplinary action, including termination.
• Assists management in the establishment of long-range plans and corresponding schedules to achieve facility goals and objectives.
• Assists management in ensuring that facility staff is able to respond appropriately to any emergencies.
• Assists in efforts to assure continuing, coordinated community planning for needs of inmates.
• Responds on a 24-hour, 7-day basis to significant unusual occurrences.
• Available to act as top facility administrator when required.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed to ensure the effective and successful operation of the facility.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in the behavioral sciences or related field supplemented by courses in business administration and a minimum of ten (10) years of work experience in a correctional/detention facility at the level of mid-management, or an equivalent combination of work experience and education required.
• Must possess a working knowledge of program objectives, policies, correctional laws, applicable court orders, procedures and requirements for managing a secure correctional facility as demonstrated by having a combination of relevant work, education and research experience. Exceptions may be made concerning supervisory experience if the candidate clearly demonstrates the ability to supervise the proper administration of a correctional/detention facility of a substantial number of inmates.
• Must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of inmates and staff.
• Must be a United States citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.

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