UNIT MANAGER

The GEO Group•El Centro, CA

18h

About The Position

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation. Who We Are: GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes. Why Work for GEO: We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things. Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent. Some college education highly desirable.
Five (5) years of supervisory/management experience in case management or a field directly related to the specific duties of the position.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to prepare written reports.
Ability to learn rules, regulations and security procedures required by the institution.
Ability to work with a team of professionals and have the ability to implement team strategy approaches to work assignments.
Must be representative of those worthwhile qualities with which subordinates and co-workers can identify, and to which inmates can respond.
Must be emotionally stable, understanding and philosophically attuned to the corporate and facility objectives. Must be mature, flexible, cooperative, and empathetic to the needs of staff and inmates.
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
Must be a United States citizen.
Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
Must be willing to undergo a rigorous background investigation as required by U.S. Marshals.

Responsibilities

The Unit Manager assists in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and regulations for custody, security, and treatment of inmates as they pertain to housing unit operations.
Possesses direct line supervision over housing unit correctional officers, case managers, correctional counselors, and clerks; makes assignments, reviews post orders, and assures that all housing unit procedures, including emergency procedures, are in place and staff is trained in implementation of same.
Assesses staff training needs for development of staff.
The Unit Manager works closely with the Chief of Security on housing unit security issues. Reviews staff effectiveness and conducts frequent physical inspections of housing unit to ensure proper implementation of policies and procedures.
Conducts daily patrol of all areas occupied by inmates under their supervision to be accessible to inmates and observe the living and working conditions of the inmates. Visits work sites at least monthly to provide visibility and availability to work supervisors and inmates. Visits special management areas to ensure inmates from their unit have an opportunity for contact.
Reviews disciplinary matters concerning inmates in the housing unit.
The Unit Manager reviews and evaluates program department policies and procedures to ensure that they are pertinent, applicable, and effective and comply with client agency, corporate, institution and ACA requirements, guidelines, and standards.
Counsels inmates, responds to their requests and problems and refers them to appropriate institution services. Provides guidance in problem situations and makes referrals when appropriate. Supports, clarifies, and helps inmates understand and relate to all programs of the institution.
Assists in formulating and providing classroom instruction and training in program activities to the institution's correctional officers.
Establishes housing unit plan, stating unit missions and goals. Enforces institution unit goals.
Monitors daily logs. Prepares records and reports as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.