Corrections Unit Administrator II

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Louisville, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Corrections Unit Administrator II administers and supervises assigned units at the Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women (KCIW). KCIW’s mission is to promote public safety by operating an efficient adult correctional institution, providing a safe, secure, and humane environment for residents, and preparing incarcerated felons for successful reintegration through classification, employment training, treatment, and social programs.

The position requires leadership and communication skills, sound decision-making under pressure, creative thinking, attention to detail, teamwork, and initiative. Employees must comply with all applicable federal and state laws concerning carrying, using, and possessing firearms and ammunition. Employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis under applicable state or federal laws.

Work is generally performed in a state correctional institution and is hazardous because of work in a facility with inmates. The position has an initial and promotional probationary period of six months, except as provided by KRS 18A.111.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university.
• Three years of experience in corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice, or social work dealing with offender rehabilitation; one year of this experience must include supervisory experience in a custodial setting.
• Must meet all applicable federal and state laws for carrying, using, and possessing firearms and ammunition at the time of employment.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure, think creatively, and demonstrate attention to detail.
• Demonstrated teamwork and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the work of security staff.
• Supervise and direct Corrections Unit Administrator I and Classification and Treatment Officers.
• Oversee unit maintenance and review and evaluate assigned work.
• Serve as chairperson of institutional committees.
• Serve as the assigned Duty Officer on a rotating basis.
• Investigate and report on incidents, accidents, and complaints between inmates and staff.
• Assist in developing policy and procedure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager