Deputy Juvenile Facility Manager

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Town of Mayfield (NY); Presencial; USD 63.000 - 94.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeks a highly responsible executive‑branch professional for a full‑time role in Mayfield, KY. You will assist in daily facility operations under supervision, supporting treatment, business duties, and policy compliance.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating ACA accreditation, and communicating with attorneys, parents, and youth services teams.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required for the position.
• Two years of experience in public or business administration.
• Substitute experience for education allowed in related supervisory roles.

Responsabilidades

• Assists in daily operations of a DJJ facility under supervision.
• Provides daily supervision to assigned staff and enforces policies.
• Coordinates ACA accreditation process and liaises with attorneys and parents.
• Respects safety protocols and supports program delivery for youth.

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Descripción del empleo

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10/8/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Pay Grade

17

Salary

$62,570.64 - $93,855.84 Annually

Employment Type

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

Location

3179 State Route 45 South
Mayfield, KY 42066 USA

Description

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of theCommonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunitiesfor sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip themfor 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, appropriateplacement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changingservices 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 toperform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrateleadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position thatrequires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged throughtraining and mentoring opportunities.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due toother 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 foradditional information.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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 orAdministrative Coordinator. 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.
• Applicants should 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 502-782-9838.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D