Deputy Juvenile Facility Manager

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Columbia (KY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Department of Juvenile Justice in Columbia seeks an executive-level professional to oversee daily operations and administrative duties within a secure facility. The role emphasizes leadership, policy enforcement, and coordination with attorneys, parents, and staff.

This full-time position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least two years in public or business administration, with supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of experience in public or business administration.
• Experience supervising youth programs may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Assists in daily operations of a DJJ facility under supervision.
• Provides daily supervision to assigned staff.
• Recommends personnel actions including disciplinary measures.
• Administers facility in the absence of the facility manager.
• Interprets and enforces policies and procedures.
• Coordinates ACA accreditation process.
• Consults with attorneys, parents, and departmental personnel.
• May be required to restrain juveniles.
• Completes DJJ Training Academy and OC spray training.

Skills

Public administration

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Hiring Agency: Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: 401 Appleby Drive
Columbia, KY 42728 USA

Salary: $62,570.64 - $92,015.04 Annually

Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.

For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice please visit: https://djj.ky.gov/

This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information.

Responsibilities

• Assists in daily operations of a Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facility under direction of the Juvenile Facility Manager or Administrative Coordinator with regards to treatment and business responsibilities.


• Assists in the daily operations of the program and provides daily supervision to assigned staff.


• Recommends personnel actions including disciplinary, etc.


• Administers all aspects of the facility in the absence of the Juvenile Facility Manager or AdministrativeCoordinator.


• Interprets and enforces policies and procedures.


• Coordinates American Correctional Association (ACA) accreditation process.


• Consults with attorneys, parents, departmental personnel and other interested parties as they relate to services provided to juveniles in DJJ care.


• May be required to restrain out-of-control juveniles.


• Required to successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy; which entails twoweeks on the job training, four weeks (Monday - Friday) at the academy training location (Louisville,Kentucky). Overnight lodging and travel is required for the ACT and provided by the department.


• Required to successfully complete required Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray training and certification. As acondition of employment, employees will be subject to either direct or indirect exposure to OC spray, based on position and job responsibilities.


• Applicants must successfully pass a physical examination and be able to perform all essential jobfunctions, with or without reasonable accommodation. The cost of the physical examination will be billed through the employee's health insurance; however, any applicable co-pays will be reimbursed by the department. For additional information, please contact the program's administrative staff.

Minimum Requirements

• EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.


• EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years of experience in public or business administration.


• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE


• Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12-21) in a community setting, residential, correctional, group home, detention, military, or day treatment program will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Two years of this experience must have been as a supervisor in a community setting, residential, correctional, group home, detention, military, or day treatment program.


• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Typically works in a detention or residential facility.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact James Briggs at [e-mail] or 270-384-7528.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D