CHIEF OF SECURITY

Benefits Paid Time Off Paid Holidays 401(k) Matching Health Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Health Savings Account Tuition Reimbursement Employee Discount Reduced Tuition Rates Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program 401(k) Pet Insurance Dental Insurance Paid Training Flexible Spending Account Equal Opportunity Employer Responsibilities Summary: The Chief of Security is responsible for the daily direction and supervision of security operations and any related functions. Meets the needs of the company and contract agency by making improvements in security operations without compromise, to the safety and security of the client population or staff. The Chief of Security oversees the daily functioning of all security unit operations. The Chief of Security is responsible for ensuring compliance with all regulations, rules, policies, and procedures for effective and efficient security operations. The Chief of Security exercises overall supervision of staff. Participates in the processes including selecting, hiring, evaluating job performance, employee training and development. Promoting, and any disciplinary action up to termination. Ensures that security personnel receive on-the-job security and safety training. The Chief of Security develops policies relating to security operations, makes revisions to current policies as required, and seeks approval through proper management channels. Plans and responds to emergency situations, directs searches for escaped offenders. The Chief of Security participates in the formulation of escape and riot control plans. Directs the training of staff in the execution of plans, use of weapons, and control procedures. Serves as committee member on training, budget, and policy review boards. The Chief of Security may assist management in the establishment of long-range plans and corresponding schedules to achieve facility goals and objectives. May assist in efforts to ensure continuing and coordinated community planning. The Chief of Security meets periodically with shifts to discuss operational issues. Responds on a 24-hour, 7-day basis to significant or unusual occurrences. The Chief of Security performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or GED certification required. Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences or related field supplemented by courses in business administration preferred. Five (5) years of progressive work experience in a correctional environment. Two (2) years must consist of management experience directly related to the supervision, custody, classification, and treatment of adult inmates at a correctional facility. Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others. Ability to treat staff and inmates in a consistent manner following proper policies and procedures that apply to the organization and facility. Above average verbal and written skills. Must be able to disseminate verbal instructions or training clearly and in a manner that is understood by the intended audience. Must be able to write memorandums and reports in a clear, concise, and accurate manner. Must possess a working knowledge of program objectives, policies, correctional laws, applicable court orders, procedures, and requirements for managing a secure correctional facility as demonstrated by having a combination of relevant work, education, and research experience. Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. Must have resided in the United States or its territories for the last five (5) years. #J-18808-Ljbffr GEO Corrections & Detentions