Assistant Facility Administrator

The GEO Group, Inc.; Winton (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; 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 to support the Facility Administrator in developing, supervising, and implementing standards, policies, and guidelines for the facility.

You will assist in overall administration and ensure compliance with security and operations requirements. In this role you will direct department functions, supervise personnel, sustain performance, and respond to incidents on a 24/7 basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or minimum of three years’ experience in corrections or related field at mid-management level.
• Knowledge of objectives, policies, procedures, and requirements for managing a secure detention/correctional facility.
• Ability to pass ICE and DHS background checks including criminal history, DMV, employment history, and credit.

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 training methods, equipment, and space in all operations of the security department.
• Directs the work of other employees, including hiring, evaluating, training, promotion, and disciplinary actions.
• Prepares departmental progress reports and reviews activities toward goals.
• Monitors staff effectiveness and conducts facility inspections to ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Staff management

Policy knowledge

Background checks compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in appropriate discipline

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

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, 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.


• Directs the work of other employees. This includes 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 ensure compliance with policies and procedures.


• Assist staff members through individual and group conferences in analyzing problems and in improving their skills.


• The Assistant Facility Administrator assists in efforts to ensure continuing, coordinated community planning for needs of inmates.


• Responds on a 24-hour, 7-day basis to significant unusual occurrences.


• The Assistant Facility Administrator is required to function as facility administrator in his/her absence.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• 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.


• 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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