Facility Director 2 - Macon RYDC - Macon, GA. (NSC)

Georgia Department of Revenue • Macon, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Facility Director 2 leads the operation and administration of a correctional institution, office, or unit. The role develops and implements security and facility policies and procedures, directs subordinate managers and institutional staff, and carries a high level of responsibility within the agency. At Macon RYDC in Macon, Georgia, the position is with the Department of Juvenile Justice and is designated as a day shift role. The posting lists annual compensation as $73,0001.

The position requires a related bachelor's degree and qualifying experience in a criminal justice or correctional system, including management or supervisory experience, or an equivalent experience pathway. Some positions may require P.O.S.T. certification and agency-specific training or certification. Work takes place in an institutional, secure facility; periodic statewide travel and moderate lifting may be required. Some evening, weekend, and holiday work may also be required.

The job announcement states that selected applicants may be subject to reference and criminal background checks, where applicable. It is an unclassified position, open to internal and external applicants.

Requirements

• Meet one of the posted minimum-qualification pathways: a related bachelor's degree and qualifying directly related criminal justice or correctional experience with management experience; qualifying supervisory custodial experience with management-level experience; or directly related criminal justice or correctional experience that includes experience at the specified lower-level role or equivalent.
• Some positions may require P.O.S.T. certification and agency-specific training or certification.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with agency staff, facility and office Human Resources staff, and others as required.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise initiative and make independent decisions to meet deadlines and handle priority work.
• Ability to work as a leader, coordinator, and effective team member.
• Ability to travel statewide periodically as required.
• Ability to perform moderate lifting of up to 15–30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• One year of full-time experience directing activities and staff through subordinate managers in the relevant area at a Georgia Department of Corrections state correctional facility.
• Two years of full-time experience directing activities and staff through subordinate managers in a correctional setting outside the Georgia Department of Corrections, or in a community-based care and treatment or similar program or organization.
• An undergraduate degree in criminal justice, a behavioral science such as counseling, psychology, or sociology, or a related field from a four-year college or university.

Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor state prison security functions and activities to maintain the custody and security of prisoners.
• Identify training needs and provide guidance and training to correctional staff.
• Interview, hire, direct, train, evaluate, discipline when necessary, and discharge corrections employees.
• Manage human resources and direct administrative activities for corrections staff.
• Manage the operations and activities of correctional facilities and detention centers.
• Monitor budget activities of correctional facilities.
• Monitor, inspect, and evaluate operations, programs, services, activities, and conditions.
• Oversee or conduct inspections, searches, investigations, and evaluations.
• Perform crisis response, containment, and intervention in emergencies.
• Plan, implement, direct, and coordinate correctional programs and activities.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement and savings plan options
• Paid holidays
• Vacation leave
• Sick leave
• Eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Total Rewards programs intended to improve work environment, job satisfaction, and work/life balance

What This Job Offers

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