FACILITY ADMINISTRATOR

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.

Eagle Pass (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Discounts

Job summary

GEO Group seeks a chief administrator for a facility in Eagle Pass, TX. You will work with regional and local management to develop and attain goals and manage the facility's budget according to policy direction.

This role plans and leads administration, security, and treatment programs, sets objectives, and maintains close working relationships with client departments. You will enforce policies, supervise staff, and ensure safe, compliant operations.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or related field supplemented by courses in business administration.
Minimum of ten (10) years of work experience in a correctional or detention facility at the associate Facility Administrator or Warden level or equivalent.
Working knowledge of program objectives, policies, correctional laws and procedures for managing a secure facility.
Strong leadership, sound judgment and effective administrative ability; ability to guide and coordinate others.

Responsibilities

Plans and provides leadership for administration, security and treatment programs; sets goals and objectives.
Develops and maintains relationships with client departments and representatives.
Directs policy enforcement and develops guidelines and procedures.
Manages staff selection, development and discipline; delegates authority for duties.
Ensures procedures and techniques are established in all programs and operations.
Responds to emergencies and ensures safety of inmates and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Administrative skills

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or related field

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

Other Benefits Available

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

This position is the chief administrator of the facility. Works cooperatively with the regional and local management to develop and attain the goals and objectives of the facility according to the policy direction of the company and within the scope defined by the client agency. Has budgetary responsibility for all facility expenses.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Plans and provides leadership for the administration, security and treatment programs of the facility. Makes long-range plans and schedules. Sets goals and establishes objectives to achieve such plans.

Develops and maintains close working relationships with the client departments and their representatives.

Approves, initiates, interprets and enforces policies and directives for efficient administration. Supplements policies with written guidelines and procedures.

Directs the activities of all facility functions, assigns duties and delegates authority to accomplish them.

Delegates the authority for the selection, development and termination of staff, including ongoing staff training, communications and discipline.

Ensures that adequate procedures, method, and techniques are established in all programs and operations.

Provides adequate facilities, space and equipment for inmates and staff.

Ensures the ability of the facility staff to respond appropriately to emergencies.

Provides proper safeguards and conducts regularly scheduled physical inspections for the health, safety and welfare of inmates and staff and the physical property of the facility.

Confers with the appropriate corporate or client officials on policy matters.

Monitors statutory requirements and legal decisions that affect administrative decisions or operations of the facility.

Analyzes proposals, financial statements, records, statistical reports, budget estimates and justifications for proposed expenditures.

Develops and maintains close working relationships with government and private agencies including local, state and federal law enforcement units, and the community.

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

Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed to ensure the effective and successful operation of the facility.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in the behavioral sciences or related field supplemented by courses in business administration and a minimum of ten (10) years of work experience in a correctional or detention facility at the minimum level of associate Facility Administrator or Warden of a correctional facility or an equivalent combination of education and work experience required.

Exceptions may be made concerning supervisory experience if the candidate clearly demonstrates the ability to supervise the proper administration of a correction or detention facility of a substantial number of inmates.

Must possess a working knowledge of program objectives, policies, correctional laws, applicable court orders, procedures and requirements for managing a secure correction or detention facility.

Must have strong leadership ability, sound judgment, and effective administrative ability. Possesses a thorough knowledge and understanding of the objectives and principles of career development and advancement programs. Clearly demonstrates the ability to guide, direct and coordinate the efforts of others.