Correctional Institution Deputy Superintendent

State-of-Ohio; Highland Hills (OH); On-site; USD 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Ohio is seeking a Correctional Institution Deputy Superintendent at CHJCF in Highland Hills, OH. The role plans, directs, and administers all direct service programs (Operations, Unit Management, Youth Custody) at CHJCF.

The position requires leadership experience in criminal justice settings, strong budgeting and supervisory capabilities, and a commitment to ACA standards. The role includes duties as Administrative Duty Officer on-call and coordinating security for onsite contractors.

Qualifications

• Requires 3 yrs. exp. in criminal justice field and 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory/administrative role or program management or development.
• 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in budgeting.
• 2 yrs. exp. in labor relations/employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Establishes departmental goals and evaluates progress annually.
• Supervises and evaluates performance, approves leave of assigned staff.
• Initiates investigations, recommends discipline and facilitates pre-disciplinary meetings.
• Develops and implements control custody and treatment policies to ensure ACA standards compliance.
• Prepares required reports including Youth Incident Reports and Institutional Discipline Committee meetings.
• Coordinates security matters related to onsite contractors including personnel, equipment, and tool control.
• Directs all aspects of unit management including security, sanitation, discipline and chemical control.
• Acts as Administrative Duty Officer on call evenings and weekends for emergencies.

Skills

Executive Leadership

Education

Undergraduate core program in business or public administration or behavioral or social science or law enforcement

Graduate core program in business or public administration or behavioral or social science or law enforcement

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization

Youth Services - Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional

Work Location

4321 Green Road
Highland Hills, Ohio, 44128
United States

Compensation

$40.40 - $57.67/hrly

Schedule

Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours

8:00 am - 5:00 pm flexible

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

Exempt from union

Primary Job Skill

Executive Leadership

Futures Start Here!

Connection | Collaboration | Commitment | Correction

About Us…

We are a dedicated team of juvenile justice professionals committed to transforming and saving young lives. We believe in a future where every young person thrives and contributes to a safer, stronger Ohio!

DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.

Our Values…

• Connection: We respect everyone. We don’t tear them down.
• Collaboration: We work together. We don’t go alone.
• Commitment: We step up. We don’t give up.
• Correction: We create change. We don’t stay the same.

To learn more about DYS, please visit our website here.

What You’ll Do…

DYS is seeking a Correctional Institution Deputy Superintendent at our Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional facility (CHJCF), located in Highland Hills, Ohio. This position plans, directs, and administers all direct service programs (Operations, Unit Management, and Youth Custody) at CHJCF.

• Establishes departmental goals and evaluates progress annually.
• Supervises and evaluates performance, recommends retention, and approves leave of assigned staff.
• Initiates investigations, recommends discipline and serves as pre-disciplinary meeting facilitator.
• Develops and implements control custody and treatment policies and procedures for direct services to ensure compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards.
• Prepares and/or directs the preparation of required reports including Youth Incident Reports, Youth Behavior Incident Reports, and Institutional Disci;inary Committee meetings.
• Coordinates all security matters related to control of onsite contractors including personnel, equipment, and tool control.
• Directs all aspects of unit management including security, sanitation, discpline and chemical control.
• Acts as Administrative Duty Officer on call evenings and weekends for emergencies on a rotating schedule.

Pay Scale

Pay Range 14 Exempt

• Step 1 – Hourly: $40.40, Annual: $84,032.00
• Step 2 – Hourly: $42.70, Annual: $88,816.00
• Step 3 – Hourly: $44.99, Annual: $93,579.20
• Step 4 – Hourly: $47.43, Annual: $98,654.40
• Step 5 – Hourly: $50.12, Annual: $104,249.60
• Step 6 – Hourly: $52.90, Annual: $110,032.00
• Step 7 – Hourly: $55.09, Annual: $114,587.20
• Step 8 – Hourly: $57.67, Annual: $119,953.60

Why Work for the State of Ohio:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Positions in Department of Rehabilitation & Correction require 3 yrs. exp. in criminal justice field 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, managerial or administrative position or in program management or program development 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in budgeting 3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in labor relations/employee relations.

-Or positions in Department of Youth Services require completion of undergraduate core program in business or public administration, behavioral or social science (e.g., social work, psychology, criminal justice, criminology) or law enforcement 3 yrs. exp. in supervisory, managerial or administrative position or in program management or program development 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in budgeting 3 courses or 9 mos. trg. or 9 mos. exp. in labor relations/employee relations.

-Or positions in Department of Youth Services require completion of graduate core program in business or public administration, behavioral or social science (e.g., social work, psychology, criminal justice, criminology) or law enforcement 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, managerial or administrative position or in program management or program development 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in budgeting 3 courses or 9 mos. trg. or 9 mos. exp. in labor relations/employee relations.

-Or positions in Department of Youth Services require completion of graduate core program in business or public administration, behavioral or social science (e.g., social work, psychology, criminal justice, criminology) or law enforcement 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, managerial or administrative position or in program management or program development 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in budgeting 3 courses or 9 mos. trg. or 9 mos. exp. in labor relations/employee relations.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Executive Leadership

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.