Assistant Facility Administrator - Notional at Acuity-CHS, LLC — Cape Canaveral, FL

Location

TBD

Clearance Level

T2 – Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT)

Primary Function

The Assistant Facility Administrator plays a critical leadership role in supporting the overall management of a detention facility. This position ensures operational excellence across departments, promotes staff accountability, and upholds federal standards for detainee care and facility security. The Assistant Facility Administrator acts as second-in-command and may assume full leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Facility Administrator.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily facility operations including housing, intake, medical, food services, and transportation.
• Monitor compliance with Performance-Based National Detention Standards (PBNDS).
• Coordinate inspections, audits, and accreditation processes.
• Support department heads in staffing, training, and performance management.
• Foster a culture of professionalism, safety, and ethical conduct.
• Lead shift briefings and ensure continuity of operations across all teams.
• Ensure detainees receive appropriate services including medical care, legal access, and recreation.
• Review and respond to detainee grievances and incident reports.
• Promote humane treatment and uphold facility policies.
• Assist in preparing reports for client and corporate leadership.
• Track key performance indicators and recommend improvements.
• Support investigations and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Represent the facility in meetings with government officials, contractors, and community stakeholders.
• Serve as acting Program Manager during absences or transitions.
• Collaborate with legal, HR, and logistics teams to resolve operational challenges.

Job Requirements

• Hold an accredited bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline or have a minimum of three years of related industry experience.
• Have at least five years experience in correctional, detention, or law enforcement facility management.
• The official holding this position, even in an acting capacity, shall meet ACA requirements.
• Strong knowledge of detention protocols and federal regulations.
• Proven leadership and crisis management skills.
• Must be proficient in English; able to receive and understand detailed information through oral and written communication.
• Must be proficient with computers, common office equipment, and MS Office suite.
• Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized, and have excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain necessary clearances and credentials required for access to detention facilities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain favorable background investigations.
• Meet the requirements of the contract for all immunizations.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, resided in the U.S. for 3 years in the past 5 years.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must complete all required training.
• Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish or other relevant languages) preferred
• Certified Correctional Executive (CCE)
• FEMA ICS/NIMS training
• CPR/First Aid certification
• ACA or NCCHC accreditation experience
• Detention center experience
• Has undergone a federal investigation at the level of Tier 2 or higher; has been granted favorable suitability/eligibility and has not had a break in service for more than 24 months
• Ability to travel

• Work is performed in a secure detention facility.
• May require evening, weekend, or on-call hours.
• Exposure to emotionally challenging situations.
• Requires physical presence and mobility throughout the facility.
• Participate in drills and emergency responses as assigned.

Acuity-CHS, LLC