Unit Manager

Core Civic • Cushing, OK

5d

About The Position

The Unit Manager supervises staff assigned to the unit and oversees the unit program. The role performs liaison functions throughout the facility by attending administrative meetings that connect the unit to the facility’s overall operations. The Unit Manager ensures the unit is fully staffed, oversees how manpower resources are used, and monitors and assesses the unit’s progress, with an emphasis on remedying deficiencies.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED certification, or equivalent.
• Three years of experience in a criminal justice field, including two years in a supervisory capacity, or two years as a CoreCivic Case Manager or Correctional Counselor.
• Additional qualifying education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience on a “CoreCivic Way” unit management team, including time served as an acting Unit Manager, may substitute for the stated experience qualifications.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of correctional facility management, supervision, and training, as well as pertinent corrections laws, rules, and regulations.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be at least 20 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise staff assigned to the unit and evaluate them in accordance with facility and corporate policy.
• Participate in recruiting, hiring, and orienting assigned staff.
• Communicate responsibilities, authorities, and accountability to direct subordinates so they are clearly defined and understood.
• Complete written evaluations for directly supervised staff and review and approve evaluations completed by subordinate managers or supervisors in accordance with corporate guidelines.
• Routinely review subordinates’ payroll records and use of overtime.
• Attend administrative meetings and perform liaison functions connecting the unit with facility operations.
• Ensure the unit is fully staffed and oversee the use of manpower resources.
• Monitor and assess the unit’s progress, focusing on remedying deficiencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED