ASST FACILITY ADMINISTRATOR (SECURITY)

The GEO Group, Inc.; Philipsburg (Centre County); 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 a seasoned facilities administrator to oversee clinical and security operations within a high-security environment in the United States.

The role emphasizes policy implementation, staff supervision, and consistent performance monitoring to ensure safety and compliance across departments. Responsibilities include directing department functions, managing hiring and training, preparing progress reports, and stepping in as acting administrator as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent certification required.
• At least ten years experience in corrections or related field at mid-management level.

Responsibilities

• Directs all department functions, activities and supervision of personnel.
• Oversees performance control activities of operations and safety sections.
• Ensures procedures, post orders, staff training, equipment and space in operations of security.
• Directs hiring, evaluation, training, promotion and disciplinary actions.
• Prepares departmental progress reports and analyzes unit performance.
• Monitors staff effectiveness and conducts facility inspections for policy compliance.
• Assists staff through conferences to improve skills and problem-solving.
• Supports community planning for inmate needs and 24/7 incident response.
• Acts as facility administrator in absence of the primary leader.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Policy development

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

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, able to command the respect and confidence of inmates and staff.

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