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Assistant Facility Director

Akima

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Public Trust
Unspecified
Unspecified
IT - Security
El Paso, TX (On-Site/Office)

AGS is looking for an Assistant Facility Director to work in El Paso, TX. The Assistant Facility Director (AFD) has overall responsibility and authority for the successful performance of all aspects of the AGS subcontract including the project management, contract scope requirements, contract compliance, contract performance, customer relationship, labor relations (if necessary), employee relations, employee safety & health, and vendor/subcontractor management. He/she is responsible for implementing any programs or process improvements to continuously enhance the services provided for any of the subcontract aspects. The AFD is the dedicated management administrator for all AGS subcontractor-provided support services and ensures the flow of operations between all subcontractor-staffed positions of the subcontract. Works cooperatively with the company leadership to develop and attain the goals and objectives of the subcontract within the scope and policy defined by the client agency and according to the policy direction of the company. Has budgetary responsibility for all subcontract costs and is accountable for meeting all financial objectives. The AFD reports to the AGS Vice President of Operations. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

  • Works cooperatively with prime contractor to develop and implement compliant safety and security policies for the smooth operation of the detention facility.
  • Plans, and provides leadership, for the administrative and security programs of the facility.
  • Makes short-term and long-range plans and schedules. Sets goals and establishes objectives and actions to achieve such plans.
  • Develops and maintains close working relationships with the client departments and their representatives.
  • Directs the activities of all subcontractors related facility functions, assigns duties and delegates authority to accomplish them.
  • Establishes programs and activities to motivate employees and enhance employee morale.
  • Establishes programs and activities to improve employee safety and health and achieve a zero-incident culture.
  • Establishes creative methods to enhance, improve, and optimize operations to reduce costs for both AGS and the client.
  • Directs the work of other employees, including selection, hiring, evaluating job performance, employee training/development, promoting and any disciplinary or corrective action, including termination.
  • Ensures that adequate procedures, methods, and techniques are established in all programs, disciplines, and operations so that functions are executed with maximum efficiency and cost effectiveness. Monitors compliance with established facility methods and systems and seeks improvements in all functional areas including but not limited to program management, business services, detention, transportation, and food service.
  • Works collaboratively with corporate Shared Services functions to ensure services provided are designed to meet subcontract objectives.
  • Ensures the ability of the facility staff to respond appropriately to emergencies.
  • Clears policy matters with the appropriate corporate and/or client officials, whenever necessary, and advises facility management and staff of pertinent matters.
  • Remains aware of statutory requirements, and legal decisions, that affect administrative decisions and/or operations of the facility.
  • Analyzes proposals, financial statements, records, statistical reports, budget estimates and justifications for proposed expenditures.
  • Develops and maintains close working relationships with government and private agencies including local, state and federal law enforcement units, and the community.
  • Responds on a 24-hour, 7-day basis to significant unusual occurrences.
  • Develops and maintains strong relationships with leadership of bargaining units.
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed to ensure the effective and successful operation of the facility.
  • National Detention Standards (NDS) are communicated to the work force, and that these standards are met in every aspect of subcontractor services.
  • Meets weekly with the client to review subcontractor performance and plan improvements.
  • Confirms the subcontractor is in compliance with the Staffing Plan.
  • Ensures the QCP is executed effectively.
  • Monitors performance of managers, captains, and supervisors; and provides opportunities for advancing their careers.
  • Ensures delivery of a Monthly Activity Report that summarizes subcontractor staffing, activities, and performance for the contract's previous month period.
  • Attends ACA accredited annual training.
  • Always maintains a strong leadership presence in the facility.
    • General work schedule is Monday-Friday 0800 to 1700.
    • Regularly walks the entire facility.
    • Attends shift briefings randomly and as needed for communicating critical information.
    • Randomly visits and inspects operations during night and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in a related field such as Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice; or Business. The degree requirement may be satisfied by completion of a career development program that includes work-related experience, training, or college credits at a level of achievement equivalent to the bachelor's degree.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of related detention/correctional facility managerial and administrative experience.
  • Strong leadership ability, sound judgment, and effective administrative ability.
  • Strong analytical skills for resolving complex cross functional problems.
  • Clearly demonstrates the ability to guide, direct and coordinate the efforts of others
  • Ability to resolve interpersonal conflicts and build strong interpersonal relationships with staff, unions, and client personnel.
  • Resonates leadership in every aspect of daily activities with a very high level of moral integrity, honesty, treating everyone with dignity and respect, and keeping commitments.
  • Must have strong math and MS-Excel skills to track costs and expenditures against budget.
  • Must have understanding of time management methods to enable satisfying multiple competing objectives.
  • Must be capable of negotiating and making binding decisions for company.
  • Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communications skills with all levels of management and interfaces with ICE Personnel.
  • Ability to prepare and review management, business, technical, and personnel reports.
  • Knowledge of program objectives, policies, procedures, and requirements for managing a secure detention facility.
  • Able to pass the ICE National Agency Check, Person of Public Trust Level III.
  • Must be a United States citizen, or a person lawfully admitted into the United States with permanent residence in the U.S. for the last five (5) years.

Job ID

2025-18323
Work Type

On-Site
Company Description



Work Where it Matters

AGS, an Akima company, is not just another federal security solutions contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AGS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AGS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the

survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AGS delivers the people, equipment, and processes that safeguard federal buildings, military bases, and detention centers while supporting customers' complex missions.

As an AGS employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
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Be part of something bigger. With Akima, you’ll enjoy the agility and autonomy of working for a small business, while also being supported by an enterprise over 10,000 employees strong. Career growth and opportunity? Look no further.

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About Us
Akima is a global enterprise with 10,000 employees, delivering solutions to the federal government in the core areas of information technology; facilities & ground logistics; aerospace solutions; protective services; systems engineering; mission support; furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E); and construction. As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation owned by more than 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, Akima’s core mission is to enable superior outcomes for our customers’ missions while simultaneously creating a long-lived asset for NANA consistent with our Iñupiat values. In 2024, Akima ranked #29 on Washington Technology’s Top 100 list of government contractors.
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