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:
At GEO, we believe that diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of a
variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are integral parts of our
company's success.
We believe that work is more than a place you go 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.
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Responsibilities:
Summary
This position performs secretarial, administrative and clerical duties to
assist and relieve line staff and Facility Director of clerical details.
Assignments generally involve work of a confidential nature and require a
general knowledge of the practices and procedures of the function.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
May perform all duties of Administrative Assistant.
Updates and submits monthly billing ensuring accurate timely submittal in
accordance with contractual requirements. Updates and maintains current
billing files.
Prepares financial transactions which include receiving and disbursing
funds, posting ledgers and balancing system. Balances fund weekly to ensure
that funds are being appropriately handled.
Controls and distributes indigent stamps to those residents who qualify so
that program is not abused.
Posts in own handwriting and audit inmate time on time cards from weekly time
sheets from supervisors. Completes time cards for all paroling inmates,
transferring inmates to higher custody and transferring for medical purposes
so that inmate pay is calculated in a timely manner.
Posts in own handwriting inmate pay to inmate ledger cards. Manually writes
all checks to close out trust fund for parolees and transferring inmates.
Enters inmate pay in computer by typing on the keyboard, obtain approvals,
and send to appropriate departments so that inmate records are accurate,
current and in compliance with the contract.
Updates inmate roster on computer, documenting all inmate movement, new
arrivals placements, and departures so that an accurate accounting of
inmates is maintained and contract requirements are met.
Collects and mails all client signature sheets and probation reports verifying
that each sheet and report is accurate and submitted in accordance with
contractual requirements.
Submits reports to the State for verification and send to the corporate office
within time limits established so that reimbursement can be made in a timely
manner.
Complies with work rules and policies as explained in the company Employee
Handbook, and the Facility Policies and Procedures Manual; and respond
positively to directives from managers and supervisors in a cooperative spirit
to ensure conformance to standards.
Adheres to attendance policy; work overtime as required, to ensure
adequate coverage of the program and to ensure the safety and security of the
residents.
Complies with safety rules; take appropriate corrective action to ensure
work is performed in a safe manner and without injury to self or others.
May prepare correspondence and perform other clerical duties as assigned to
insure the office runs smoothly.
Maintains confidentiality obtained through job duties regarding residents,
employees, vendors, outside agencies, etc., so that sensitive
information is only given on a "need to know" basis.
Participates in staff meeting by sharing observations and recommendations
regarding the facility, residents and staff relations to identify and solve
problems and function as a unified team. Records the minutes, @type them,
and distribute to appropriate persons.
Communicates effectively with all levels of staff in a manner that promotes a
team spirit and a sense of cooperation.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements
High School diploma (or equivalent).
Two (2) years of secretarial experience, preferably where administrative
support has been given.
Certification from a business school or college education could be substituted
