Facility Administrator — Operations & Security Lead

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Philipsburg (Centre County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

GEO Secured Services seeks an experienced Facility Administrator to oversee all department functions, supervise personnel, and maintain safety and security standards at a correctional facility. The role requires extensive corrections experience and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in a demanding environment.

The position emphasizes adherence to policies, staff development, and coordination with community planning for inmate needs, with 24/7 readiness for incidents.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of inmates and staff.

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.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent certification

Job description

GEO Secured Services seeks an experienced Facility Administrator to oversee all department functions, supervise personnel, and maintain safety and security standards at a correctional facility. The role requires extensive corrections experience and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in a demanding environment.

The position emphasizes adherence to policies, staff development, and coordination with community planning for inmate needs, with 24/7 readiness for incidents.