Assistant Superintendent

County of Mendocino•Ukiah, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This new position will provide day-to-day operational oversight of the state-mandated requirements, ensure compliance with required documentation, and coordinate employee onboarding and ongoing facility training for Juvenile Hall. The current vacancy is in Ukiah. The list developed from this recruitment may be used to fill regular full-time and/or part-time vacancies in the Probation - Juvenile Hall should they occur. Under general direction, directs, manages, and oversees the daily operations and programs of Juvenile Hall; plans, supervises, and coordinates training and activities of detention facility to ensure the delivery of effective and appropriate educational, medical, and custodial services; provides highly responsible and complex administrative and professional duties in coordination with the Probation Division Manager. Supervisor Academy is mandatory for all supervisors and consists of nine courses that must be completed within two years. Participation is required and completed during work hours.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, behavioral science, or a related field.
Four (4) years of progressively responsible related experience performing duties such as custodial care, treatment counseling, probation, parole, corrections, criminal investigation, or other related law enforcement or counseling work.
The related experience must include six (6) months of custodial experience and one (1) year of supervisor’s experience.
Valid Driver’s License
Penal Code 832
Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) - Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course, or Probation Officer Core Course, or applicable substitution as defined by the BSCC.
Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) - Manager and Administrator Core Course, or applicable substitution as defined by BSCC. ( within the first year of job assignment. )
Must be able to meet physical and psychological standards and pass a detailed background investigation.
Must meet and maintain all statutory requirements for appointment and continued service as a California peace officer throughout employment.
Knowledge of: Principles of human behavior and applied psychology.
Knowledge of: Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting and implementation.
Knowledge of: Administration of staff and activities.
Knowledge of: General community resources to assist in crime and delinquency prevention, and the community resources available for specialized treatment of probation clients.
Knowledge of: Applicable state, federal, and local ordinances, laws, rules and regulations.
Knowledge of: Administration and supervision of a youth correctional facility, including the proper care and treatment of youth.
Knowledge of: Recordkeeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records management techniques.
Skill in: Planning, organizing, assigning, directing, reviewing, and evaluation the work of staff.
Skill in: Selecting and motivating staff and providing for their training and professional development.
Skill in: Preparation of clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
Skill in: Using tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Skill in: Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
Skill in: Applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks; to understand, interpret, and communicate complicated policies, procedures, and protocols.
Skill in: Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Skill in: Testifying in court.
Mental and Physical Abilities: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.
Mental and Physical Abilities: Maintain orderly conduct among youth.
Mental and Physical Abilities: Make quick, effective, and reasonable decisions in emergency situations, and take appropriate action to physically restraining violent youth.
Mental and Physical Abilities: Write reports and correspondence.
Mental and Physical Abilities: Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Mental and Physical Abilities: Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, run, and sit; reach with hands and arms; use manual dexterity to operate machinery/tools; handle, seize, hold, or otherwise work with hands; climb, jump, and/or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; speak and hear; use shape, sound, odor, and color perception and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move over 100 pounds, and arrest, detain, and/or physically restrain clients.

Nice To Haves

A combination of related education, training, and experience performing duties such as custodial care, treatment counseling, probation, parole, corrections, criminal investigation, or other related law enforcement or counseling work may be substituted for the education at a rate of two (2) years of experience for each year of education required.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, coordinate and evaluate Juvenile Hall staff development and training programs; ensure new staff orientation and ongoing staff training; coordinate training requirements and implementation of training programs in compliance with Standards and Training for Corrections (STC).
Carry out management responsibility in accordance with policies, procedures and applicable laws including interviewing, hiring and training, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Plan and schedule facility staffing coverage pursuant to Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Title 15 Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities regulations.
Keep abreast of legislative changes, case law, and new statutes, and recommend policies, procedures, and systems required to implement mandated changes to ensure compliance.
Review and analyze staffing needs; conduct studies and reports on anticipated needs for facility and program modification; maintain and identify program needs; research and prepare recommendations for new programs and services; collect, maintain and report facility data and outcomes.
Interpret departmental policies and goals into programs and procedures for the division; plan, coordinate, and direct the efforts of the division to meet departmental objectives; instruct and advise unit supervisors in the functions assigned.
Monitor and review facility documentation and maintain facility records.
Confer with the courts, law enforcement, government agencies and community organizations regarding probation activities at the direction of the Division Manager.
Monitors daily activities of youth, staff and others within facility; monitors facility environment and responds to facility needs and issues; assures a safe and functional environment for youth.
Work with staff to solve difficult conduct, attitude or other special problems of youth.
Prepare and/or review reports and correspondence.
Coordinate the in-custody transportation between Juvenile Hall and Probation staff.
Facilitate and/or participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
Participate in special projects, studies, administrative meetings, and committees as assigned.
Perform other related duties as assigned.