ASST FACILITY ADMINISTRATOR

The GEO Group • Adelanto, CA

120d

About The Position

The Assistant Facility Administrator assists the Facility Administrator in developing, supervising, and implementing standards, policies, and guidelines for the facility. This role involves overall administration of the facility and directing all department functions, activities, and supervision of personnel. The Assistant Facility Director is directly responsible for performance control activities of the operations and safety sections, ensuring 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 the facility. The position requires monitoring staff effectiveness, conducting physical inspections of the facility, and responding to significant unusual occurrences on a 24-hour, 7-day basis. The Assistant Facility Administrator is also required to function as the facility administrator in their absence.

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.
• Must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of inmates and staff.
• Ability to pass the Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) background checks.
• Working knowledge of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Performance Based National Detention Standards preferred.
• Working knowledge of ACA Local Detention Standards preferred.
• Experience working with female detainees preferred.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Must be a United States citizen.

Responsibilities

• Directs all department functions, activities, and supervision of personnel.
• Responsible for performance control activities of the operations and safety sections.
• Ensures adequate procedures, post orders, staff training methods, equipment, and space are established in all operations of the security department.
• Directs the work of other employees, including selection, hiring, evaluating job performance, employee training/development, promoting, and disciplinary actions.
• Prepares departmental progress reports.
• Reviews activities and operations of the operations departments to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives.
• Monitors staff effectiveness and conducts physical inspections of the facility to assure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Assists staff members through individual and group conferences in analyzing problems and improving their skills.
• Assists in efforts to assure continuing, coordinated community planning for the needs of inmates.
• Responds on a 24-hour, 7-day basis to significant unusual occurrences.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees