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The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

Associate Deputy Facility Administrator

Security & Protective ServicesUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeGolden Valley, AZ, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED certificate is required.
  • At least five years of experience in corrections or a related field, including corrections experience at the mid-management level, is required.
  • Knowledge of program objectives, policies, procedures, and requirements for managing a secure correctional facility is required.
  • Experience coordinating and directing activities is required.
  • The ability to work with computers and the software typically used by the department is required.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the principal assistant to the Deputy Facility Administrator and manage administrative, programmatic, security, and operational aspects of the facility.
  • Provide direct and indirect supervision of subordinate facility personnel as the Deputy Facility Administrator’s designee or in their absence.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational and contracting-agency policies and requirements.
  • Formulate, revise, and annually review facility policies and procedures, post orders, and emergency plans in compliance with applicable requirements.
  • Place and schedule staff in a timely and effective manner to maintain facility security, order, operations, and discipline.
  • Prepare progress, status, and other required reports on time.
  • Oversee the security department, programs, safety and training, and QCP to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
  • Support the Deputy Facility Administrator with facility goal formulation and tracking.
  • Ensure effective security and control operations, including inspections, searches, counts, use of force, and maintenance, inventory, and control of keys, tools, utensils, and security equipment.
  • Ensure observance of detainee rights, access to religion and courts, and enforcement of facility rules and disciplinary operations.
  • Remain available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to act as Deputy Facility Administrator and respond to significant unusual occurrences.
  • Conduct staff performance evaluations.
  • Review activities, performance, and operations to assess progress toward established facility goals and objectives.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • College coursework and advanced training in criminal justice studies, correctional services, administration, or a related field are preferred.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills are desired.
  • An assertive yet motivating work style is desired.

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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