Criminal Justice Services Director

Chippewa County • Wi 54729, WI

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About The Position

The Criminal Justice Services Director collects and analyzes data from criminal justice agencies to identify and research policy and programmatic changes that can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the criminal justice system. The Director plans, develops, coordinates, and evaluates programs for adult and juvenile offenders, promoting productive and rehabilitative options. The role provides logistical and staff support to the County Criminal Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC) and Crime Prevention Funding Board (CPFB), maintains proactive relationships with community stakeholders and CJCC partners, manages Criminal Justice Services Division staff, and oversees Recovery Court, Hope House, Front-End Intervention Treatment, First Time Offender, and Pretrial Supervision programs.

The Director coordinates CJCC initiatives and strategic planning; recommends evidence-based improvements to criminal justice practices; researches issues and prepares supporting documentation, policies, procedures, and reports; and communicates the Division’s work to partners and the public. The position also develops and monitors the Division’s budget, coordinates funding board meetings and grant activity, oversees contracts and performance outcomes, and works with governmental, judicial, and private agencies. Supervisory duties include directing and evaluating staff, participating in hiring recommendations, providing training, recommending personnel actions, and supervising interns.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Social Work, Political Science, Organizational Development, or a closely related field.
• Five years of recent experience working in the criminal justice system, public administration, or human services field.
• Two years of recent management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, data analysis, and program evaluation.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Cell phone.
• Successful completion of criminal and caregiver background checks as a condition of appointment.
• If the candidate has a Social Work degree, a current and valid Social Work certification for the State of Wisconsin is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate planning and implementation of CJCC initiatives and activities under the direction of the CJCC Steering Committee.
• Coordinate development of a strategic work plan, policies, and procedures consistent with the CJCC mission and goals.
• Implement CJS Division goals, priorities, work plans, programs, and organizational structures in collaboration with the Division, CJCC, and county departments.
• Recommend improvements to criminal justice practices and procedures, incorporating continuous quality improvement and evidence-based best practices.
• Recommend programmatic, policy, procedural, or legislative changes based on data analysis, surveys, and research.
• Research critical issues and develop documentation, policies, procedures, and materials with the CJS Division, CJCC, and its committees.
• Prepare operational and statistical reports to support recommendations.
• Promote, evaluate, and coordinate consumer and stakeholder involvement.
• Communicate CJS Division activities and projects to community partners, committees, and subcommittees.
• Assist CJCC leadership and committee members with agendas, meeting minutes, and correspondence; attend relevant meetings.
• Represent the CJS Division in justice-system planning, data collection, and local and state meetings and seminars as directed.
• Collaborate with governmental, judicial, and private agencies to coordinate services and address service-related issues, including jail programming.
• Develop and recommend the annual CJS Division budget, analyze revenue and expenditure data and projections, and ensure accurate and timely fiscal reporting.
• Coordinate Crime Prevention Funding Board meetings and assist with fund allocations.
• Coordinate preparation of grant requests, research funding options, submit grants, and ensure grant reporting requirements are met.
• Meet with elected officials and stakeholders when requested to provide updates and information.
• Negotiate and coordinate contracts, agreements, and performance-based outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state contracts.
• Monitor budgets, contracts, services, outcomes, costs, and other program factors; identify problems or duplication and recommend refinements.
• Provide public education and information to community and other organizations when assigned.
• Direct, supervise, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate department staff tasks and procedures.
• Interview candidates and make hiring recommendations; provide instructions and training; recommend transfers, promotions, discipline, discharge, and salary increases.
• Regularly supervise CJS interns.
• Oversee Recovery Court, Hope House, Front-End Intervention Treatment, First Time Offender, and Pretrial Supervision programs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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