Facility Administration & Security Leader

The GEO Group, Inc.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; 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. seeks an experienced facilities administrator to oversee operations at a correctional facility in Newark, New Jersey.

You will direct departments, supervise staff, enforce safety standards, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 10 years in corrections at a mid-management level, legal ability to manage secure facilities, and strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent certification is required.
• Minimum of ten (10) years experience in corrections or related field with mid-management level is required.
• Knowledge of program objectives, policies, procedures and requirements for managing a secure correctional facility.

Responsibilities

• Directs all department functions, activities and supervision of personnel.
• Directly responsible for performance control activities of the operations and safety sections.
• Ensures 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 staff selection, hiring, evaluating performance, training, promotion and disciplinary actions including termination.
• Prepares departmental progress reports.
• Reviews activities and operations of the operations departments toward goals and objectives.
• Monitors staff effectiveness and conducts facility inspections to ensure policy compliance.
• Assists staff in problem-solving and skill improvement.
• Contributes to community planning for needs of inmates.
• Responds 24/7 to significant incidents.
• May function as facility administrator in absence.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The GEO Group, Inc. seeks an experienced facilities administrator to oversee operations at a correctional facility in Newark, New Jersey.

You will direct departments, supervise staff, enforce safety standards, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 10 years in corrections at a mid-management level, legal ability to manage secure facilities, and strong leadership and problem-solving skills.