Manager, Security Operations

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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.

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• 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.

Summary

This position oversees the continuous monitoring and protection of the facility, personnel and residents. It evaluates suspected security breaches and recommends corrective actions.

• Provides direct supervision and guidance to security staff.
• Recruits, hires, orients, trains and evaluates security staff.
• Ensures overall security operations are conducted in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Coordinates facility training program in conjunction with federal, state, local and corporate requirements and guidelines.
• Ensures that required security inspections of the facility are conducted and documented in a thorough and timely manner.
• Ensures resident pat‑downs, headcounts, quarter searches, urinalyses, and breath analysis are conducted as required.
• Ensures coordination of scheduled inmate transports between facility and various locations including courts or medical treatment facilities.
• Oversees the inmate disciplinary process to ensure compliance with policy, procedure and minimum standards.
• Monitors daily activities to ensure they are in conjunction with established building schedule.
• Conducts routine inspections of all areas within and surrounding the facility.
• Reviews daily staffing to ensure appropriate coverage.
• Investigates alleged staff misconduct and submits written reports to management for review.
• Reviews all required security reports including incident, disciplinary, accident, or inspection for thoroughness and accuracy.
• Inspects the facility on a daily basis for cleanliness and safety compliance.
• Ensures weekly fire safety inspections and monthly fire evacuation drills are conducted.
• Acts as Facility Director in his/her absence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Associate’s degree in corrections, criminal justice, human services or a related field. (Educational requirements may be waived for someone with a strong correctional or human services background and supervisory skills.)
• Minimum of two (2) years of management and supervisory experience within a correctional setting.
• Familiar with community corrections systems and current community corrections practices.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system and experience with offenders preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operations manuals and routine instructions and procedures.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the facility.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
• Must hold a current and active driver’s license and meet state insurance requirements.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Other, Information Technology, and Management

Security and Investigations

• 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
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

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