JOB SUMMARY:

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.

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

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