Correctional Institution Deputy Superintendent

State of Ohio•Highland Hills, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Youth Services is seeking a Correctional Institution Deputy Superintendent at Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility in Highland Hills, Ohio. The position plans, directs, and administers the facility’s direct service programs, including Operations, Unit Management, and Youth Custody. The Deputy Superintendent establishes departmental goals, evaluates progress, supervises and evaluates assigned staff, recommends retention, and approves leave. The role initiates investigations, recommends discipline, and facilitates pre-disciplinary meetings. It develops and implements control, custody, and treatment policies and procedures to ensure compliance with American Correctional Association standards. The position prepares or directs required reports, coordinates security matters involving onsite contractors, and directs unit management functions. It also serves on a rotating schedule as Administrative Duty Officer for evening and weekend emergencies. This is a permanent, full-time, unclassified position exempt from the union. The stated schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., flexible. Compensation ranges from $40.40 to $57.67 per hour, with progression through the listed pay steps over time.

Requirements

For the Department of Youth Services undergraduate-program pathway: completion of an undergraduate core program in business or public administration, behavioral or social science (such as social work, psychology, criminal justice, or criminology), or law enforcement.
For the Department of Youth Services undergraduate-program pathway: 3 years of experience in a supervisory, managerial, or administrative position, or in program management or program development.
For the Department of Youth Services undergraduate-program pathway: 18 months of training or experience in budgeting.
For the Department of Youth Services undergraduate-program pathway: 3 courses, or 9 months of training or experience, in labor relations or employee relations.
Alternatively, for the Department of Youth Services graduate-program pathway: completion of a graduate core program in business or public administration, behavioral or social science (such as social work, psychology, criminal justice, or criminology), or law enforcement.
For the Department of Youth Services graduate-program pathway: 2 years of experience in a supervisory, managerial, or administrative position, or in program management or program development.
For the Department of Youth Services graduate-program pathway: 18 months of training or experience in budgeting.
For the Department of Youth Services graduate-program pathway: 3 courses, or 9 months of training or experience, in labor relations or employee relations.
An equivalent combination meeting the stated Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment is also accepted.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and administer direct service programs at Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility, including Operations, Unit Management, and Youth Custody.
Establish departmental goals and evaluate progress annually.
Supervise and evaluate assigned staff, recommend retention, and approve leave.
Initiate investigations, recommend discipline, and facilitate pre-disciplinary meetings.
Develop and implement control, custody, and treatment policies and procedures to ensure compliance with American Correctional Association standards.
Prepare or direct preparation of required reports, including Youth Incident Reports, Youth Behavior Incident Reports, and materials for Institutional Disciplinary Committee meetings.
Coordinate security matters related to control of onsite contractors, including personnel, equipment, and tool control.
Direct unit management functions, including security, sanitation, discipline, and chemical control.
Serve as Administrative Duty Officer for evening and weekend emergencies on a rotating schedule.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental insurance premiums covered after completion of the eligibility period
Vision insurance premiums covered after completion of the eligibility period
Basic life insurance premiums covered after completion of the eligibility period
Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation