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The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

Account Manager

Customer SuccessUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeAurora, IL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate is required.
  • At least three years of experience in a customer support or training position is required.
  • Previous experience managing a large customer base is required.
  • A valid state driver's license and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle for customer and business travel are required.
  • The candidate must be able to receive client approval to work on the contract.
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills are required.
  • The candidate must maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office software and other software typically used by the department is required.
  • The candidate must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a multi-tasked environment.
  • The candidate must meet contractual deadlines and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and implement new account setup and maintenance for new and existing customers.
  • Work with the Sales Department to meet contract requirements and customer expectations; contact customers to obtain account information, build procedures, and create documentation; and negotiate procedures directly or through Sales to support operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Respond to existing customer requests for changes to procedures, notifications, reports, or system access.
  • Serve as the focal point for customer complaints by researching and resolving issues or escalating them to upper management, and provide feedback to Operational and Training Managers to support corrective action.
  • Provide second-tier support to operational staff for system questions, equipment troubleshooting, and system anomalies; communicate system issues to IT for correction and escalate them to upper management as necessary.
  • Manage customer accounts, travel regularly to customer sites to discuss issues and provide solutions, and promote company products and services to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Provide information required for requests for proposals to the Partnership Development and Proposal Departments.
  • Obtain written customer authorization for system changes or reports and maintain records of the authorization.
  • Submit program change requests to IT and test program changes before rollout to operational staff and customers.
  • Recertify customer caseloads to ensure accurate population counts for billing.
  • Ensure daily and monthly billing, including generating customer invoices.
  • Work with Training and Operations Departments to ensure staff receive appropriate training on established procedures and procedural changes.
  • Partner with the Training Department to provide system training to new and existing customers.
  • Be available for an on-call rotation for operational issues.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or a related field is preferred.

About the Company

The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

The GEO Group operates, owns, and manages private prisons, detention centers, and mental health facilities, and also runs government-owned facilities under contract. It provides services through facility management, residential treatment, electronic monitoring, and community-based programs, delivered under government contracts. The company differentiates itself by being the largest prison operator in the United States with a diversified portfolio that includes private corrections, mental health services, and monitoring programs, expanded through strategic acquisitions. Its goal is to deliver secure and well-managed correctional and behavioral-health services across a wide geographic footprint by owning, operating, and contracting facilities for government clients.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Boca Raton, FL
Founded
1984

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