ASSOC DEPUTY FACILITY ADMIN

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Summary

The Associate Deputy Warden position is principal assistant to the Deputy Warden and is responsible for administrative, programmatic, security and operational aspects for the Center. Provides direct and indirect supervision of all subordinate center personnel as the designee of or in the absence of the Deputy Warden.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for all activities and efforts pertaining to compliance with policies and requirements of the organization and contracting agency.
• Responsible for the formulation, revision, and annual review of the facility’s policies and procedures, post orders and emergency plans in compliance with the requirements as mentioned above.
• Responsible for the timely and effective placement and scheduling of staff to maintain security, order, operational aspects and discipline of the facility.
• Prepares progress, status and other reports on a timely and required basis.
• Has direct oversight of the security department, programs, safety/training and QCP ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
• Responsible to the Warden for center goal formulation and tracking. Ensures proper and effective security and control operations to include inspections, shakedowns/searches, counts, use of force and key/tool/utensil/security equipment maintenance, inventory and control.
• Ensure proper observance of detainee rights, access to religion and the courts and enforcement of center rules and disciplinary operations.
• Is available on a 24-hour seven day basis to act as Warden and responds to significant unusual occurrences. * Conducts staff performance evaluations.
• Reviews activities, performance and operations to determine center progress toward established goals and objectives.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent certification required.
• College coursework and advanced training in criminal justice studies, correctional services. administration or related field preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in corrections or related field with experience in the field of corrections at the level of mid-management required. Knowledge of program objectives, policies, procedures and requirements for managing a secure correctional facility required.
• Experience coordinating and directing activities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Assertive, yet motivating style.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

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