PROGRAMS/VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Adelanto (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GEO Corrections & Detentions is seeking a qualified administrator to oversee recreation, classification, education, volunteer, and library programs within a correctional facility. The role directs staff, ensures policy compliance, and aligns operations with contractual terms while building future program goals.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in correctional education, supervisory experience, and the ability to manage budgets and provide timely reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; experience in correctional security and rehabilitative programs.
• 5 years of correctional education experience preferred, with at least 3 years in supervision.
• Working knowledge of program objectives, policies, procedures, and correctional laws.
• Able to interpret policies and apply them to real-world situations.
• Demonstrates maturity, flexibility, and the ability to command respect of inmates and staff.
• Willing and able to use computers and department-specific software.
• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise recreation, classification, education, volunteer, and library areas.
• Plan and direct activities in line with standards, policies, procedures, and contracts.
• Oversee staff and coordinate with Watch Commanders and Captain.
• Review files and hearings related to disposition, ensuring data integrity.
• Help develop and revise facility policies affecting the position.
• Prepare and submit annual budgets and set future program goals.
• Coordinate religious volunteer program and update detainee handbook yearly.
• Prepare monthly reports and recruit volunteers with background checks.
• Maintain and update volunteer files; conduct IDP hearings as needed.
• Manage detainee grievances and related logs; perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervision

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

5 years of experience in correctional education programs

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

This position manages the functions and staff responsible for the recreation, classification, education, volunteer and library areas.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans and directs Classification, Intake, Recreation and Library activities in accordance with applicable standards, policies, procedures, and contractual terms.
• Supervises the classification, recreation, and library officers in conjunction with Watch Commanders and Captain.
• Reviews all files relative to hearing disposition reports.
• Reviews the integrity of all files, reports, documents, and papers associated with classification.
• Assists in developing, reviewing and revising facility policies that apply to this position.
• Completes and submits annual budgets.
• Establishes future goals and objectives for the programs department.
• Coordinates and supervises the facility religious volunteer program.
• Maintains and updates detainee handbook on an annual basis.
• Completes monthly reports as required.
• Recruits volunteers from the outside (must pass background check).
• Retains and updates all volunteer files on an annual basis.
• Conducts IDP hearings on detainees.
• Maintains detainee grievances and corresponding log.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred. Experience in a correctional security and rehabilitative programs. Five (5) years of experience in a correctional education program preferred of which at least three (3) years in a supervisory capacity.
• Must possess a working knowledge of program objectives, policies, procedures, correctional laws, applicable court orders and requirements for managing a secure correctional facility.
• Skill in interpretation of policies and procedures and appropriate application to work situations.
• Must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of inmates and staff.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
• Must be a United States citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.

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