ASSISTANT FACILITY ADMINISTRATOR, SECURITY

The GEO Group•Big Spring, TX

About The Position

The Assistant Facility Administrator, Security is responsible for directing, managing, implementing, and continually developing facility security and control procedures and policies. The position assists with overall facility administration and seeks operational improvements that meet company and client-agency needs without compromising the safety and security of the client population or staff. The role directs security department functions and personnel, oversees operational control and safety activities, ensures appropriate procedures, post orders, training, equipment, and space are in place, and monitors operational effectiveness and compliance. It also supports facility planning, emergency response, community planning related to inmate needs, and the effective overall operation of the facility. The position responds to significant unusual occurrences 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and may serve as the top facility administrator when required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences or a related field, supplemented by courses in business administration, and at least 10 years of work experience in a correctional or detention facility at the mid-management level; an equivalent combination of work experience and education is acceptable.
Working knowledge of program objectives, policies, correctional laws, applicable court orders, procedures, and requirements for managing a secure correctional facility, demonstrated through relevant work, education, and research experience.
Must be mature, flexible, and intellectually alert, and able to command the respect and confidence of inmates and staff.
Ability to supervise the proper administration of a correctional or detention facility serving a substantial number of inmates; exceptions to supervisory experience may be made where this ability is clearly demonstrated.

Responsibilities

Direct security department functions, activities, and supervision of security personnel.
Oversee the performance of control activities in the operations and safety sections.
Ensure adequate procedures, post orders, staff training methods, equipment, and space are established throughout security operations to protect staff, visitors, inmates, and the facility.
Prepare departmental progress reports and other reports requested by management.
Review operations department activities to assess progress toward goals and objectives.
Monitor staff operational effectiveness and conduct regular physical facility inspections to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Direct other employees, including selecting, hiring, evaluating performance, training and developing, promoting, and taking disciplinary action, including termination.
Assist management with establishing long-range plans and schedules to achieve facility goals and objectives.
Assist management in ensuring facility staff respond appropriately to emergencies.
Assist with efforts to ensure continuing, coordinated community planning for inmate needs.
Respond 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to significant unusual occurrences.
Act as the top facility administrator when required.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed to ensure effective and successful facility operations.