ASSISTANT FACILITY ADMINISTRATOR

The GEO Group, Inc.; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. is a global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation, seeking an experienced Facility Administrator to oversee operations at a correctional facility.

This full‑time role reports to GEO Secured Services and requires strong leadership, policy development, and safety oversight. Responsibilities include directing department functions, ensuring compliance with policies, staff training, and 24/7 on‑call response.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent certification 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.
• Must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert and able to command the respect and confidence of detainee's and staff.

Responsibilities

• Directs all department functions, activities and supervision of personnel.
• Directly responsible for performance control activities of the operations and safety sections.
• Ensures adequate procedures, post orders, staff, 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.
• 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 equivalent

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

Job Summary

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

• Directs all department functions, activities and supervision of personnel.
• Directly responsible for performance control activities of the operations and safety sections.
• Ensures adequate procedures, post orders, staff, 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent certification 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. Knowledge of program objectives, policies, procedures and requirements for managing a secure correctional facility required.
• Must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert and able to command the respect and confidence of detainee's and staff.

GEO Secured Services