Assistant Director of Security - Aaron Cohn RYDC - Columbus, GA (FSC)

Juvenile Justice, Department ofMidland, TX
Onsite

About The Position

Manages the operation and administration of a correctional institution or unit. Develops and implements appropriate security and facility policies and procedures. Directs subordinate supervisors as well as other institutional staff.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of closely job-related experience in a criminal justice or correctional system.
  • Three (3) years of supervisory custodial experience in a criminal justice or correctional system, one (1) year of which is at a level equivalent to a manager in a law enforcement setting.
  • Candidates must be capable of meeting agency-established physical agility standards and may be required to successfully complete a validated physical agility assessment before hiring and at other intervals as required by agency policy.

Nice To Haves

  • Some positions may require P.O.S.T. certification and agency-specific training and or certification.

Responsibilities

  • Directs and personally monitors state prison security functions and activities to maintain the custody and security of prisoners
  • 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 corrections employees
  • Manages human resources and directs administrative activities for corrections staff
  • Manages the operations and activities of correctional facilities and detention centers
  • Monitors budget activities of correctional facilities
  • 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 correctional programs and activities

Benefits

  • Health and dental insurance
  • Retirement and savings plan options
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
  • Qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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