Assistant Judicial Division Director-Division I

State of North Carolina

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters! The Assistant Judicial Division Director (AJDD) oversees the coordination and management of programs and operations for Judicial District Managers within the assigned Judicial Division. This role includes reviewing and monitoring budget expenditures, as well as contributing to budget expansion requests. Additionally, the AJDD handles various human resources responsibilities, such as interviewing and selecting candidates, coaching and mentoring staff, conducting training, evaluating performance, and administering disciplinary actions when necessary. The AJDD must be available to work a flexible schedule, including standard hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and respond to emergencies as needed. Due to the nature of the role, which may involve extensive travel and frequent overnight stays, the incumbent must be legally authorized and physically able to operate a motor vehicle safely for extended periods, both during the day and at night, and in adverse weather conditions. This position description is not all-inclusive, and supervisor may delegate and assign other duties to position as needed.

Requirements

Thorough Knowledge of the objectives, techniques and regulations of Community Supervision operations; this includes working with personnel and budgeting procedures, Justice Reinvestment Act and Evidence Based Practices
Working knowledge of investigating and recommending action/actions related to various types of personnel matters, such as employee discipline, EEO complaints or grievance resolution
Effective working relationships with court officials, management, supervisors, coworkers, departmental personnel, and community members
Demonstrated experience leading a team and managing resources to provide an effective community corrections/supervision program
Effective verbal and written communication skills; experience communicating with high-level stakeholders and partners such as department Leadership, Legislators, judges, and similar
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in corrections plus an additional two years of experience in community supervision management (6 years minimum of related experience)
Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission
Legally authorized and physically able to operate a motor vehicle safely for extended periods, both during the day and at night, and in adverse weather conditions
Pass a background check

Responsibilities

Planning, directing, and overseeing the administrative and programmatic functions of a Judicial Division, including budgeting and all aspects of field operations
Contributing to the development of both short- and long-term goals for the division and ensuring their successful execution
Supervising Judicial District Managers and assuming their duties in their absence
Managing Divisional matters in the absence of the Judicial Division Director
Initiating and delegating investigations as needed
Performing on-site audits to assess district caseloads, as well as equipment and supply inventories
Monitoring and enforcing compliance with all policies and procedures
Maintaining professional relationships with law enforcement, colleagues, agency staff, stakeholders, offenders, and the general public
Demonstrating professionalism and emotional resilience when confronted with verbal or mental abuse from offenders or during crises, emergencies, or other high-stress situations
Using sound independent judgment to determine appropriate actions related to personnel and program matters