EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Benefits Information:

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• 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

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 Executive Assistant serves as a key advisor to the Facility Administrator on matters of policy, programs, and operations. The position provides direct administrative support to the Facility Administrator through continuing assignments and special projects as well as assistance to department heads in achieving specific program management objectives. The position also oversees compliance and grievance areas for the facility. Under general guidance, this position manages, coordinates, and directs the compliance aspects of the operations at the facility.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Executive Assistant establishes and maintains effective working relations with all levels of staff, the state, other law enforcement agencies, and the general public.
• Conducts investigations into highly confidential and/or critical incidents and submits written reports to the Facility Administrator.
• The Executive Assistant acts on behalf of the Facility Administrator in researching and responding to moderate to complex issues impacting the facility. Ensures responses accurately represent the facility’s policy and procedures.
• Provides assistance to department heads in achieving specific program objectives by delegating and reviewing their submitted work prior to the approval by the Facility Administrator.
• Serves as one of the facility’s Administrative Duty Officers (ADOs).
• Composes and types general correspondence to the general public and public officials.
• Serves as the facility’s Congressional Inquiry representative by receiving correspondence from Senators and Congressmen, gathering and researching information for responses, and preparing them for the Facility Administrator’s signature.
• Serves as facility’s public relations representative. Responds to requests for information from news media or other inquirers. Provides timely and accurate responses while protecting the integrity of the facility. In addition, writes memorandums, letters, press releases, or news articles
• Conducts internal audits and inspections and prepares reports.
• Supervises the Detainee grievance and appeals process.
• Supervises the training department.
• Coordinate and manage all litigation concerning the facility to ensure coordination between the facility, staff involved and attorneys.
• Responsible for Attorney Visitation and the Coordination of visits between Attorneys and detainees.
• Oversee and advise staff in the areas of release of inform…