ASSISTANT FACILITY ADMINISTRATOR

The GEO Group•Pompano Beach, FL

About The Position

The Assistant Facility Administrator assists the Facility Administrator in developing, supervising, and implementing facility standards, policies, and guidelines, and supports the overall administration of the facility. The role directs department functions and personnel, oversees performance control activities in operations and safety, and helps ensure the security department has appropriate procedures, post orders, staffing, training methods, equipment, and space to protect staff, visitors, inmates, and the facility. The position also directs employee selection, hiring, performance evaluation, training and development, promotion, and disciplinary action, including termination. The Assistant Facility Administrator prepares progress reports, reviews operations against goals and objectives, monitors staff effectiveness, inspects the facility for policy compliance, supports staff development, and assists with coordinated community planning for inmate needs. The role responds to significant unusual occurrences at any time and serves as Facility Administrator in that person's absence.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent certification.
At least ten years of experience in corrections or a related field, including corrections experience at the mid-management level.
Knowledge of program objectives, policies, procedures, and requirements for managing a secure correctional facility.
Maturity, flexibility, intellectual alertness, and the ability to command the respect and confidence of detainees and staff.

Responsibilities

Directs department functions, activities, and personnel supervision.
Oversees performance control activities for operations and safety sections.
Ensures appropriate procedures, post orders, staffing, staff training methods, equipment, and space are established for security department operations.
Directs employee selection, hiring, performance evaluation, training and development, promotion, and disciplinary actions, including termination.
Prepares departmental progress reports.
Reviews operations department activities to assess progress toward goals and objectives.
Monitors staff effectiveness and conducts facility inspections to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Assists staff through individual and group conferences to analyze problems and improve skills.
Assists in coordinating community planning for inmate needs.
Responds to significant unusual occurrences on a 24-hour, 7-day basis.
Functions as Facility Administrator in their absence.
Performs other related duties as assigned.