ASSISTANT FACILITY ADMINISTRATOR, SECURITY

The GEO Group•South Bay, FL

About The Position

The Assistant Facility Administrator, Security 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 the client population or staff. The position directs security personnel and operations, monitors compliance and effectiveness, supports facility planning and emergency response, and is available to 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 may be accepted.
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 inmates and staff.
Exceptions to supervisory experience may be made if the candidate clearly demonstrates the ability to supervise the proper administration of a correctional or detention facility with a substantial number of inmates.

Responsibilities

Direct security department functions, activities, and supervision of security personnel.
Oversee performance control activities in the operations and safety sections.
Ensure appropriate procedures, post orders, staff training methods, equipment, and space are established across security operations to protect staff, visitors, inmates, and the facility.
Prepare departmental progress reports and other reports requested by management.
Review operations department activities and 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 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 in ensuring ongoing, coordinated community planning for inmate needs.
Respond 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to significant unusual occurrences.
Be available to act as the top facility administrator when required.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed for the effective operation of the facility.