Manages the operation and administration of a youth detention facility. Develops and implements appropriate security and facility policies and procedures. Directs subordinate supervisors as well as other subordinate staff.
DUITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develops and implements appropriate security and facility policies and procedures. • Directs subordinate supervisors as well as other subordinate staff. • Directs and personally monitors security functions and activities to maintain the custody and security of youth offenders. • Identifies training needs and provides guidance and training to correctional staff. • Interviews, hires, directs, trains, evaluates the performance of, and when necessary, disciplines and discharges staff. • Manages human resources and directs administrative activities for corrections staff. • Manages the operations and activities of youth detention facility. • Monitors budget activities of youth detention facility. • Monitors, inspects, and evaluates operations, programs, services, activities, and conditions. • Oversees and/or conducts inspections, searches, investigations, and evaluations. • Performs crisis response, containment, and intervention in emergencies. • Plans, implements, directs, and coordinates various programs and activities.
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THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE
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DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Three years of closely related experience in a criminal justice or correctional system OR Three years of supervisory custodial experience in a criminal justice or correctional system, One year of which is at a level equivalent to a manager in a law enforcement setting. Note: Some positions may require P.O.S.T. certification.
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