Asst Facility Administrator

Overview

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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.

Benefits

• 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

Note:

The compensation and benefits information is subject to change in accordance with applicable law.

Responsibilities

Summary:
The Assistant Facility Administrator assists the Facility Administrator in developing, supervising, and implementing standards, policies, and guidelines for the facility. Assists in overall administration of the facility.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Assistant Facility Administrator directs all department functions, activities, and supervision of personnel.
• Directly responsible for performance control activities of the operations and safety sections.
• The Assistant Facility Administrator ensures adequate 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 the work of other employees. This includes selection, hiring, evaluating job performance, employee training/development, promoting and any disciplinary action, including termination.
• The Assistant Facility Administrator prepares departmental progress reports.
• Reviews activities and operations of the operations departments to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives.
• The Assistant Facility Administrator monitors staff effectiveness and conducts physical inspections of facility to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Assist staff members through individual and group conferences in analyzing problems and in improving their skills.
• The Assistant Facility Administrator assists in efforts to ensure continuing, coordinated community planning for needs of inmates.
• Responds on a 24-hour, 7-day basis to significant unusual occurrences.
• The Assistant Facility Administrator is required to function as facility administrator in his/her absence.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent certification required.
• College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services or related field preferred.
• 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 required.
• Experience coordinating and directing activities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Assertive, yet motivating style.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

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