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The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

Facility Director

Social & Community ServicesUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeSalt Lake City, UT, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in a social or behavioral science field, two years of work experience in a related field, and at least two years in a supervisory position are required. Work experience may substitute for academic studies one-for-one, with six total years of work experience, including two supervisory years, required in lieu of the education-and-experience combination; exceptions require approval from the community corrections regional administrator.
  • Ability to handle complex tasks and work with public officials.
  • Ability to express thoughts logically in English, in writing and verbally, using correct grammar.
  • Ability to manage personnel, including hiring, evaluating, disciplining, and terminating.
  • Ability to determine and manage budgets and to delegate, motivate, control, and schedule.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with residents, line staff, and executive staff, and to react quickly and appropriately in emergencies.
  • Familiarity with current correctional systems, legislation, relevant case law, and industry standards and practices.
  • Knowledge of fiscal processes and management fundamentals.
  • Knowledge of contemporary counseling techniques.
  • Ability to use computers and the software typically used by the department.

Responsibilities

  • Manage facility personnel, residents, assets, and budget according to the statement of work, company policies and procedures, and contractor standards to ensure contract compliance.
  • Recruit, hire, and orient staff under established employment procedures; conduct reference checks before making employment offers.
  • Monitor staff performance and use disciplinary action or performance evaluations to address unsatisfactory performance; prepare staff performance evaluations by their due dates, identify areas for improvement and strengths, and prepare development action plans.
  • Manage the monthly line-item budget to maintain fiscal control.
  • Submit monthly billings and associated facility documents to the Administrative Office by the first working day of each month so contracting sources can be invoiced on schedule.
  • Prepare administrative reports on facility operations and resident status, including responses to monitoring, workforce analysis, and quarterly reports, and distribute them to appropriate agencies and the Administrative Office as required.
  • Monitor office and medical supplies to keep inventory within budget and prevent misuse or theft; maintain records through the Administrative Office to support continuity of operations.
  • Conduct annual or more frequent physical inventories of GEO Care or contractor-owned equipment, reconcile inventories to control lists, and justify discrepancies.
  • Request payment for invoices, petty cash, and other purchases by submitting authorized invoices or check requests to the Administrative Office.
  • Receive, review, and act on employee or resident grievances and appeals within established procedures and company policy.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with agencies, including probation and parole, to build positive working relationships.
  • Work with the contracting agency to screen potential residents and determine whether they are appropriate for the facility.
  • Conduct monthly safety committee meetings, safety inspections, and employee safety training; communicate fire and emergency plans to employees, residents, and local authorities to reduce work-related injuries and ensure preparedness.
  • Develop and comply with housekeeping, facility, and equipment maintenance plans; identify equipment needing repair and submit the required paperwork.
  • Maintain and submit personnel records to the Administrative Office according to procedures and government requirements.
  • Conduct regularly scheduled staff meetings to inform staff about company and facility status, foster a team environment, and encourage staff to raise concerns and offer observations, recommendations, and suggestions.
  • Design and implement public information and education programs to promote community involvement and support through understanding the facility’s goals, purpose, and role.
  • Oversee staff scheduling to comply with contract requirements, control overtime, and ensure fair and equitable schedules.
  • Review and sign facility employee time cards, maintain accurate time records and reports, and submit them to the Administrative Office according to the payroll schedule.
  • Maintain full responsibility for GEO Care cash and receipts, including petty cash, resident rent, and maintenance funds.
  • Comply with company work rules, the Employee Handbook, and the facility Policies and Procedures Manual, and respond to management directives.
  • Communicate with staff at all levels in a manner that promotes teamwork and cooperation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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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