Detention Superintendent

Jefferson County•Beaumont, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction manages and directs the operations of a twenty-four hour juvenile detention facility for Jefferson County. This role is responsible for the safety, security, education, meals, care, and welfare of the detainees in a 48-bed, 24-hour facility, as well as the safety, care, and security of the facility and its employees. The Detention Superintendent develops and implements policies and procedures, hires, evaluates, promotes, disciplines, and terminates employees, and guides their professional growth. This position oversees department training, safety issues, and resolves problems between detainees and employees. The Superintendent is also responsible for the daily care of detainees, including meals, hygiene, health, laundry, education, and exercise, and directs programming and activities. This includes coordinating with the school district for teachers and arranging medical and psychiatric services. The role involves meeting with and counseling detainees, overseeing facility maintenance and repair, managing the division's budget, purchasing, and preparing reports for oversight agencies. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in behavioral science, criminal justice or related field.
Five years experience in probation and/or detention.
Two years supervisory experience.
Texas Certified Juvenile Probation Officer.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Computer skills.
Knowledge of the Jefferson County Juvenile Detention Division policies, procedures and administrative manual.
Knowledge of Texas Juvenile Probation Commission standards, Texas Family Code, and Texas Penal Code.
Knowledge of the Jefferson County Juvenile Detention training manual.
Knowledge of Jefferson County personnel policies and procedures.
Knowledge of principles and practices of employee supervision.
Knowledge of methods and practices of operating a twenty-four hour juvenile detention facility.
Skill in managing and directing the day-to-day operations of a juvenile detention facility.
Skill in developing and implementing operating policies and procedures.
Excellent interpersonal skills in order to deal effectively with all levels of employees, law enforcement agencies, school officials, juvenile offenders and their families, and the general public.
Effective management skills.
Leadership ability.
Problem solving skills.
Strong counseling/social work skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Directs all operations of a 48-bed, 24-hour, male/female juvenile detention facility.
Ensures the safety, security, education, meals, care, and welfare of the detainees.
Ensures the safety, care, and security of the detention facility and employees.
Develops and implements policies and procedures to advance the facility’s mission, goals, and objectives.
Hires, evaluates, promotes, disciplines, and terminates employees following established procedures and policy.
Guides and develops employees in the accomplishment of their duties and professional growth.
Oversees department training and safety issues.
Conducts or arranges all training for employees.
Resolves problems between detainees and/or employees.
Approves employees leave requests.
Oversees the daily care of detainees, including meals, snacks, hygiene, health, laundry, education, and exercise.
Directs the programming of all activities for detainees.
Coordinates the hiring of school district teachers to provide classes each day for detainees.
Coordinates the provision of medical and psychiatric services to detainees.
Meets with and counsels detainees experiencing behavioral problems or seeking advice.
Oversees the general maintenance and repair of the detention facility.
Recommends and monitors division’s annual budget to Department Director.
Manages the purchasing function for the division.
Handles and oversees the resolution of departmental problems.
Prepares periodic reports for department director and state oversight agencies.
Performs other job-related duties as directed.