Deputy Juvenile Facility Manager

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

Job summary

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a proactive administrator to support daily operations and supervision at a DJJ facility. You will work under the Juvenile Facility Manager, ensuring program delivery and compliance with policies, while coordinating accreditation and interfacing with attorneys and families.

Primary duties include supervising staff, maintaining safety protocols, and implementing department initiatives to support youth re-entry and community goals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists in daily operations of a Department of Juvenile Justice facility under direction of the Juvenile Facility Manager or Administrative Coordinator.
• Provides daily supervision to assigned staff and may recommend personnel actions.
• Administrates all aspects of the facility in the absence of the Manager or Coordinator.
• Coordinates American Correctional Association accreditation process.
• Consults with attorneys, parents and departmental personnel regarding services for youth.
• Might be required to restrain out-of-control juveniles.

Skills

Public administration experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ACA accreditation process

Job description

Advertisement closes: 9/25/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Pay Grade: 17

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

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

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

Location: 495 Forest Hills Drive, Morehead, KY 40351 USA

Description

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 Administrative Coordinator. Interprets/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.

Applicants must successfully pass a physical examination and be able to perform all essential job functions, 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 John Gillum at [e-mail] or 606-207-4764.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D