ASSISTANT FACILITY ADMINISTRATOR

The GEO Group, Inc.; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; 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 Assistant Facility Administrator in Texas to support the Facility Administrator in developing and implementing standards, policies, and guidelines for the facility.

The role oversees operations and security, ensuring safety for staff, inmates, and visitors. Required are a high school diploma or GED and at least ten years in corrections at mid-management level, with preference for ICE and ACA standards knowledge and female-detainee experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in corrections or related field with experience in the field of corrections at the level of mid-management required.
• Working knowledge of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Performance Based National Detention Standards preferred.
• Working knowledge of ACA Local Detention Standards preferred.
• Experience working with female detainees preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct all department functions, activities, and supervision of personnel.
• Directly responsible for performance control activities of the operations and safety sections.
• Ensure adequate procedures, posts orders, staffs, 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.
• Directs the work of other employees, including selection, hiring, evaluating job performance, employee training/development, promotion and any disciplinary action, including termination.
• Prepares departmental progress reports.
• Reviews activities and operations of the operations departments to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives.
• Monitors staff effectiveness and conducts physical inspections of facility to assure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Assists staff members through individual and group conferences in analyzing problems and in improving their skills.
• 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.
• Required to function as facility administrator in his/her absence.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or GED

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 are 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:

The Assistant Facility Administrator assists the Facility Administrator in developing, supervising, and implementing standards, policies, and guidelines for the facility. Assists in overall administration of the facility.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• The Assistant Facility Administrator directs all department functions, activities, and supervision of personnel.
• Directly responsible for performance control activities of the operations and safety sections.
• The Assistant Facility Administrator ensures adequate procedures, posts orders, staffs, 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.
• Directs the work of other employees. This includes the selection, hiring, evaluating job performance, employee training/dEvelopment, promoting and any disciplinary action, including termination.
• The Assistant Facility Administrator prepares departmental progress reports.
• Reviews activities and operations of the operations departments to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives.
• The Assistant Facility Administrator monitors staff effectiveness and conducts physical inspections of facility to assure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Assists staff members through individual and group conferences in analyzing problems and in improving their skills.
• 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.
• Required to function as facility administrator in his/her absence.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

:

• High School diploma or GED certification required. College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in corrections or related field with experience in the field of corrections at the level of mid-management required. Knowledge of program objectives, policies, procedures, and requirements for managing a secure correctional facility.
• Working knowledge of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Performance Based National Detention Standards preferred.
• Working knowledge of ACA Local Detention Standards preferred.
• Experience working with female detainees preferred.
• Must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of inmates and staff.

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