Facility Director

Facility Director

SOSi is seeking an experienced Facility Director to lead operations at a federal detention facility in West Texas. The Facility Director will oversee all day-to-day functions, including secure detention operations, ground transportation, medical care, programming, legal access, records management, and processing. The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of detention standards, and proven experience managing complex, multidisciplinary operations in secure environments.

Essential Job Duties

• Coordinate facility startup and activation.
• Ensure adherence to current National Detention Standards (NDS) and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Recommend safety and security upgrades to facility design and housing units.
• Direct secure custody and care of detainees.
• Update and maintain emergency preparedness plans for outages, natural disasters, or other contingencies.
• Enforce security protocols and compliance with customer requirements.
• Oversee daily operations across all contract Statement of Objectives.
• Implement detainee services, including education, recreation, and wellness programs.
• Collaborate with internal departments to streamline delivery of activities and support services.
• Oversee facility budget, staffing levels, and allocation of supplies and equipment.
• Supervise subcontractors (security, medical, transportation, food service, recreation, legal, records management) to ensure compliance with scope, schedules, and budgets.
• Manage facility maintenance, repairs, and restoration.
• Monitor legal and regulatory changes impacting detention operations.
• Conduct audits and inspections to ensure ongoing compliance with standards.
• Investigate incidents, enforce disciplinary measures, and ensure accountability.
• Maintain quality standards across all operational areas.
• Serve as the primary liaison with government personnel and inspectors.
• Coordinate with agencies for whole-of-government support.
• Manage media inquiries in alignment with customer protocols.
• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations and stakeholders.
• Lead facility closeout activities, including subcontractor demobilization, asset transfer, and preparation of final reports.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Information

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.

SOSi is an equal employment opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or protected veteran status. SOSi takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance diversity and inclusion of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.