ASSISTANT FACILITY ADMINISTRATOR

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in rehabilitation services is seeking dedicated individuals for a vital role in facility administration. This position involves overseeing operations, ensuring safety, and guiding staff to achieve excellence in correctional management. As part of a diverse team, you will contribute to the development and implementation of policies that enhance the quality of rehabilitation services. With a strong focus on employee well-being and comprehensive benefits, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals within the correctional system. Join a company that values diversity and is committed to fostering a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3 years in corrections/military/law enforcement.
• Knowledge of managing secure detention facilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing facility standards and policies.
• Direct department functions and supervise personnel.
• Ensure safety and security of staff, visitors, and inmates.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Knowledge of correctional policies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in appropriate discipline

3 years’ experience in corrections or related field

Job description

Benefits Information

**Contingent Upon Contract Award**

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

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

• Direct all department functions, activities and supervision of personnel.
• Directly responsible for performance control activities of the operations and safety sections.
• Ensure 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.
• Direct the work of other employees. This includes the selection, hiring, evaluating job performance, employee training/development, promoting and any disciplinary action, including termination.
• Prepare departmental progress reports.
• Review activities and operations of the operations departments to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives.
• Monitor staff effectiveness and conducts physical inspections of facility to assure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Assist staff members through individual and group conferences in analyzing problems and in improving their skills.
• Assist in efforts to assure continuing, coordinated community planning for needs of inmates.
• Respond 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

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Bachelor’s degree in appropriate discipline OR
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in corrections or related field with experience in the field of military, corrections, or law enforcement at the level of mid-management required.
• Must have knowledge of program objectives, policies, procedures and requirements for managing a secure detention/ correctional facility.
• Must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of inmates and staff, and philosophically committed to the objectives of the facility.
• Ability to pass the Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) background checks including, but not limited to, criminal history, Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), employment history and credit.
• 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.

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