Corrections Facility Operations Leader

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Mount Gallows (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 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

GEO Corrections & Detentions is seeking an Assistant Facility Administrator to support the Facility Administrator in leading daily operations, enforcing policies, and maintaining safety standards at our facility. You will help supervise staff, manage procedures, and ensure secure, compliant operations across shifts.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or 3+ years in corrections at mid-management, with strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree OR 3+ years corrections experience in mid-management.
• Knowledge of detention facility policies and safety procedures.
• Ability to pass ICE/DHS background checks.
• Familiarity with ICE PBNDS and ACA Local Detention Standards.
• Experience with female detainees preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs department functions and supervises personnel.
• Responsible for performance control in operations and safety.
• Ensures procedures, post orders, training, equipment, and space in security ops.
• Selects, hires, evaluates staff and handles disciplinary actions including termination.
• Prepares departmental progress reports.
• Monitors operations to meet goals.
• Inspects facility to ensure policy compliance.
• Assists in staff conferences to improve skills.
• Supports community planning for inmate needs.
• Responds 24/7 to significant incidents.
• May serve as facility administrator in absence.
• Performs other related duties.

Skills

Leadership

Policy knowledge

Security awareness

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or 3+ years corrections experience

Job description

GEO Corrections & Detentions is seeking an Assistant Facility Administrator to support the Facility Administrator in leading daily operations, enforcing policies, and maintaining safety standards at our facility. You will help supervise staff, manage procedures, and ensure secure, compliant operations across shifts.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or 3+ years in corrections at mid-management, with strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.