Detention Center Director - Cumberland

State of North Carolina • Cumberland, NC

1d • $52,592 - $92,036 • Onsite

About The Position

The Detention Center Director manages operations of the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention detention center in accordance with applicable statutes, policies, and procedures. The Director oversees staff responsible for managing behavior, counseling, and supervising a fluctuating population of male and female youth offenders, and oversees ongoing collaboration between detention and court services to ensure timely services for youth. The position is based at Cumberland Juvenile Detention Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Shifts vary with facility needs; the Director must be on call and available 24/7. The facility operates 24/7, including weekends and holidays. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with State Benefits. The position is anticipated to be available on January 1, 2027. Selected applicants must meet applicable hiring and training standards and successfully complete the Juvenile Justice Officer Basic Training certification program, which lasts four weeks and includes classroom and physically demanding training at regional centers with consecutive overnight stays.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in human services or a related field, criminal justice, or education from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in the treatment of juveniles, including one year in an administrative or supervisory capacity; or a bachelor’s degree in one of those fields and four years of experience in the treatment of juveniles, including one year in an administrative or supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Meet hiring and training standards established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
• Successfully complete and pass the Juvenile Justice Officer Basic Training certification program.
• Have or be able to obtain required documentation for Juvenile Justice Officer certification, such as a diploma.
• Pass criminal background, drug screening, psychological, sexual risk screening, and physical examinations, including vision and hearing.
• Be a U.S. citizen and at least 20 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated knowledge of principles of administration involved in operating a secure facility.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective personnel supervision practices and promoting staff professional development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adolescent mental health and behavior that may contribute to juvenile justice involvement.
• Demonstrated experience addressing shifting demands under pressure while leading staff through organizational changes.
• Documented experience working with the population served and their families, as well as diverse public or private interest groups.

Responsibilities

• Manage detention center operations in accordance with applicable statutes, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee staff responsible for managing behavior, counseling, and supervising a fluctuating population of male and female youth offenders.
• Oversee ongoing collaboration between detention and court services to ensure youth receive services in a timely manner.
• Be on call and available 24/7, with work shifts varying according to facility needs.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Retirement
• Health insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program may be available to eligible state employees

What This Job Offers

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