Chief of Security

The GEO Group • Big Spring, TX

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About The Position

The Chief of Security is responsible for the daily direction and supervision of security operations and related functions. The role improves security operations to meet company and contract agency needs while maintaining the safety and security of clients and staff. The Chief oversees security unit operations, ensures compliance with applicable regulations and policies, supervises staff and their development, and establishes and updates security policies through proper management channels. The role plans for and responds to emergencies, directs searches for escaped offenders, and participates in escape and riot control planning and training. The Chief also contributes to training, budget, and policy review boards, may assist with facility long-range planning and community planning, meets with shifts about operational matters, and responds to significant or unusual occurrences on a 24-hour, 7-day basis.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certification.
• Five years of progressive work experience in a correctional environment.
• At least two years of management experience directly related to the supervision, custody, classification, and treatment of adult inmates at a correctional facility.
• Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to treat staff and inmates consistently according to applicable organizational and facility policies and procedures.
• Above-average verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly deliver instructions or training and write clear, concise, accurate memorandums and reports.
• Working knowledge of program objectives, policies, correctional laws, applicable court orders, and procedures and requirements for managing a secure correctional facility, demonstrated through a combination of relevant work, education, and research experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences or a related field, supplemented by courses in business administration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily functioning of all security unit operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, rules, policies, and procedures for effective and efficient security operations.
• Supervise staff and participate in selecting, hiring, evaluating performance, training and development, promotions, and disciplinary action up to termination.
• Ensure security personnel receive on-the-job security and safety training.
• Develop security operations policies and revise existing policies as needed, obtaining approval through proper management channels.
• Plan for and respond to emergency situations and direct searches for escaped offenders.
• Participate in developing escape and riot control plans and direct staff training in plan execution, weapons use, and control procedures.
• Serve on training, budget, and policy review boards.
• Assist management with long-range plans and schedules to achieve facility goals and objectives, as needed.
• Assist with continuing and coordinated community planning, as needed.
• Meet periodically with shifts to discuss operational issues.
• Respond 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to significant or unusual occurrences.
• Perform other 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
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED