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The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

Secretary – Accounts Payable

Administrative SupportUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeFlorence, AZ, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Two years of secretarial experience, preferably with administrative support, is required; certification from a business school or college education may substitute for the experience.
  • Familiarity with current office procedures and knowledge of the fundamentals of office organization are required.
  • Ability to handle simple to moderately complex tasks while keeping work orderly, express thoughts logically in English in written and verbal form using correct grammar, work independently, write reports, interact professionally with visitors and telephone callers, and effectively interact with residents and staff is required.
  • Ability to use computers and typical software used by the facility is required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform secretarial, administrative, and clerical duties to assist and relieve line staff and the Facility Director of clerical details, including work of a confidential nature requiring general knowledge of the function’s practices and procedures.
  • May perform all duties of Administrative Assistant I.
  • Update and submit monthly billing accurately and on time in accordance with contractual requirements, and maintain current billing files.
  • Prepare financial transactions, including receiving and disbursing funds, posting ledgers, and balancing the system; balance funds weekly to ensure proper handling.
  • Control and distribute indigent stamps to qualifying residents to prevent program abuse.
  • Post and audit inmate time on time cards using weekly supervisor time sheets; complete time cards for paroling inmates and inmates transferring to higher custody or for medical purposes so their pay is calculated on time.
  • Post inmate pay to inmate ledger cards, write checks to close out parolee and transferring inmates’ trust funds, enter inmate pay into the computer, obtain approvals, and send it to appropriate departments to keep inmate records accurate, current, and contract-compliant.
  • Update the inmate roster in the computer to document inmate movement, new arrivals, placements, and departures and maintain accurate accounting and contract compliance.
  • Collect and mail client signature sheets and probation reports, verifying their accuracy and timely submission in accordance with contractual requirements.
  • Submit reports to the State for verification and send them to the corporate office within established time limits to support timely reimbursement.
  • Comply with work rules and policies in the Employee Handbook and Facility Policies and Procedures Manual, and respond positively to manager and supervisor directives to ensure conformance to standards.
  • Adhere to the attendance policy and work overtime as required to ensure adequate program coverage and resident safety and security.
  • Comply with safety rules and take corrective action to ensure work is performed safely and without injury.
  • Prepare correspondence and perform other assigned clerical duties to support smooth office operations.
  • Maintain confidentiality concerning residents, employees, vendors, and outside agencies, disclosing sensitive information only on a need-to-know basis.
  • Participate in staff meetings by sharing observations and recommendations regarding the facility, residents, and staff relations; record, type, and distribute meeting minutes.
  • Communicate effectively with all levels of staff to promote cooperation and team spirit.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Secretarial experience with administrative support 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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