Correctional Support Services Administrator

City of Henderson•Henderson, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Henderson is conducting an open and continuous recruitment to establish an eligibility list and fill one vacancy for a Correctional Support Services Administrator in the Police Department. The eligibility list may be used to fill vacancies in this classification for up to one year. The recruitment will remain open for at least seven calendar days and may close without notice once a sufficient pool of highly qualified candidates has been created. Under general direction, the role plans, administers, and oversees inmate health and wellness programs within a detention or correctional facility. It coordinates healthcare service provider contracts, ensures compliance with applicable standards and regulations, and serves as the principal liaison among the facility, the City of Henderson, and contracted healthcare providers. Other duties may be assigned. The ideal candidate has experience in correctional operations and healthcare administration, expertise in detention medical standards, and the ability to coordinate effectively between corrections leadership and contracted medical providers. The role requires the ability to manage large-scale vendor contracts and ensure accountability for performance indicators and staffing commitments. Familiarity with national correctional healthcare standards, such as NCCHC or ACA, is essential, as are collaboration, relationship-building, and clear oral and written communication skills. Hiring is subject to successful and timely completion of a post-offer background investigation, polygraph examination, medical/physical examination, and drug and alcohol test. The appointee must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check and a wants/warrants check. The appointee must obtain and maintain Security Awareness and NCIC/NCJIS certification upon hire or transfer and recertify as needed. Continued employment is contingent on maintaining NCIC/NCJIS certifications. The selection process includes application screening and may include written, performance, and oral assessments. An oral board interview with a written component is listed for best-qualified candidates; dates are to be determined. Top-scoring candidates will be invited to a selection interview, also with a date to be determined. Candidates invited to assessments must be available in Henderson, Nevada, on the dates established. The City offers a competitive compensation package that includes a four-day workweek, Nevada PERS retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, deferred compensation matching, and other benefits. Salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a compensation review that considers candidate qualifications and internal equity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, Nursing, Social Work, or a closely related field.
Five years of experience in contract management or compliance, preferably in a healthcare or correctional environment.
An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered.
Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check and a wants/warrants check.
Must obtain and maintain Security Awareness and NCIC/NCJIS certification upon hire or transfer, recertify as needed, and maintain the certifications as a condition of continued employment.
Strong interpersonal skills, including collaboration and relationship-building.
Clear oral and written communication skills.
Availability to participate in the assessment process in Henderson, Nevada, on established dates if invited.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Jail Commander with medical and/or mental health operations oversight, or RN or other medical clinician training.
Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP) certification.
Master’s degree in a related field.
Familiarity with national correctional healthcare standards such as NCCHC or ACA.

Responsibilities

Plan, administer, and oversee inmate health and wellness programs within a detention or correctional facility.
Coordinate healthcare service provider contracts.
Ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
Serve as the principal liaison between the facility, the City of Henderson, and contracted healthcare providers.
Manage vendor contracts and ensure accountability for key performance indicators and staffing commitments.
Perform other duties as assigned.