ASSISTANT FACILITY ADMINISTRATOR

The GEO Group•Tacoma, WA

About The Position

The Assistant Facility Administrator is responsible for directing, managing, implementing, and continually developing the facility’s security and control procedures and policies. The role assists with overall facility administration and seeks operational improvements that meet company and client agency needs without compromising the safety and security of staff or the client population. The position directs security department operations and personnel, oversees operational performance and safety activities, and ensures appropriate procedures, post orders, training, equipment, and space are in place. It supports facility planning and emergency preparedness, monitors compliance and progress toward goals, and may act as the top facility administrator when required. The role also responds to significant unusual occurrences on a 24-hour, 7-day basis.

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/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, intellectually alert, and able to command the respect and confidence of detainees and staff.
Must be a United States citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.
Must have lived in the United States for the past five consecutive years.
Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

Direct security department functions, activities, and supervision of security personnel.
Oversee performance-control activities in the operations and safety sections.
Ensure adequate procedures, post orders, staff training methods, equipment, and space are established to maintain the safety and security of staff, visitors, inmates, and the facility.
Prepare departmental progress and other miscellaneous reports as requested by management.
Review operations department activities to assess progress toward stated goals and objectives.
Monitor staff operational effectiveness and conduct regular physical inspections to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Direct other employees, including selection, hiring, performance evaluation, training and development, promotion, and disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Assist management in establishing long-range plans and schedules to achieve facility goals and objectives.
Assist management in ensuring facility staff can respond appropriately to emergencies.
Assist efforts to ensure continuing, coordinated community planning for inmate needs.
Respond on a 24-hour, 7-day basis to significant unusual occurrences.
Act as the top facility administrator when required.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed for effective facility operation.

Benefits

Vacation time, with annual allotments ranging from 80 to 200 hours based on years of service.
Up to seven days of sick time annually.
401(k) and 401(k) matching.
Vision insurance.
Health savings account.
Employee discounts.
Dental insurance.
Eleven paid holidays.
Health insurance.
Life insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Reduced tuition rates.
Employee assistance program.
Pet insurance.
Paid training.
Farmers Auto Insurance.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Legal Shield services.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Bereavement leave.
Norton LifeLock benefits.
Critical illness and accident insurance.
Flexible spending account.