Corrections Unit Administrator II — Lead & Policy Chair

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Pewee Valley (KY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women (KCIW) in Pewee Valley, KY seeks a Corrections Unit Administrator II to oversee security units and staff in a mission to promote safety and successful reintegration of offenders.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, at least three years in corrections or related fields, with supervisory experience, plus strong leadership and decision-making abilities.

Qualifications

• Must have three years of experience in any operation or program within corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice, or social work dealing with rehabilitation of offenders.
• One year of the required experience must include supervisory experience in a custodial setting.
• A master's degree in corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement, social work, sociology, counseling and guidance or related field will substitute for one year of the non-supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the work of security staff.
• Supervise and direct the work of Corrections Unit Administrator I & Classification and Treatment Officers.
• Supervise the maintenance of the Unit and review and evaluate all assigned work.
• Serve as the chairperson of Institutional committees.
• Act as assigned Duty Officer on a rotating basis.
• Investigate and report on incidents, accidents and complaints between inmates and staff.
• Assist in the development of policy and procedure.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women (KCIW) in Pewee Valley, KY seeks a Corrections Unit Administrator II to oversee security units and staff in a mission to promote safety and successful reintegration of offenders.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, at least three years in corrections or related fields, with supervisory experience, plus strong leadership and decision-making abilities.