DETENTION ADMINISTRATOR

Chaves County; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Chaves County is seeking a Supervisory-level leader to oversee all operations of the Adult Detention Center and support divisions. The role requires strong knowledge of applicable laws, policies, and procedures with a focus on compliant, efficient, and secure facility management.

The ideal candidate will have extensive corrections experience, superior administrative abilities, and the capacity to manage budgets, records, and public liaison duties.

Qualifications

• Must have ability to read, write, and understand written and oral instructions.
• Working knowledge of computers and office software.
• Strong communication and public presentation skills.
• Experience supervising corrections staff is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all departmental operations of the Adult Detention Center.
• Develop and administer policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local standards.
• Plan budgets and objectives for the detention center.
• Supervise 85 full-time personnel and coordinate with officials.
• Communicate with County officials and the public.
• Manage records, inmate classifications, and MIS usage.

Skills

Reading and writing

Computer literacy

Public speaking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice (desirable)

Job description

Supervisory position at the highest level responsible for all departmental operations involving the Adult Detention Center and all support divisions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for overall knowledge, operation, administration and management of Detention Centers, keeping assigned facilities and its inmates within federal, state and local minimum standards and laws.
• Responsible for the development, administration and management of all necessary policies and procedures of the detention facilities.
• Thorough knowledge of court rulings and laws as they apply specifically to the assigned Detention Center, i.e., Adult or Juvenile Detention.
• Direction and development of facilities to assure smooth and consistently managed operations.
• Plan, implement and direct use of management information systems within facilities in order to identify the needs of the facilities, inmates, employees, and needs and changes in policy or procedures to the Detention Centers accordingly.
• Assures that prisoner records are maintained for accurate information on all time served, property, etc.
• Classifying prisoners and identifying special needs i.e., medical, protective custody, escape risks, etc.
• Preparing budgets, goals and objectives for Adult Detention.
• Communication and contact with County officials, as well as other governmental representatives and the general public.
• Thorough knowledge of County Personnel Policy and all county departmental policies and procedures.
• Perform all related work as required by the County Manager.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

• This position performs under the general supervision of the County Manager who may provide assignments and instruction, determines objective, priorities and deadlines, and who assists the employee with unusual situations. The employee uses own initiative and judgment to perform work in an independent and timely manner in accordance with precedents and established policies and procedures.

and/or

• Provides close to general supervision to Eight five (85) full-time personnel and is responsible for overall day to day Department operations of the Chaves County Adult Detention Center.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Training/ Experience: HS diploma or G.E.D. Five (5) years Corrections experience.
• Experience Substitution: up to four (4) years college/96 hour’s course work can be substituted for four (4) years’ experience.
• Licenses/Certification: Valid N.M. driver’s license with a good driving record, Certifications as required by state law.
• Desirable Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field. Ten (10) years as a supervisorin corrections or as a certified peace officer or combination. At least two (2) years as a supervisor of inmates or staff, ability to interface with District Attorney, judges, Children, Youth & Families, Juvenile Probation Officers, School districts, support agencies and all other law enforcement agencies and departments.
• Other. Post offer Drug Analysis Test and/or pre-employment physical. Driver’s license, Employment and criminal Background Investigation.

REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Must have ability to read, write, and understand written and oral instructions; must have working knowledge of computers and/or specific programs; able to proficiently use basic office machines; exhibit excellent oral and written skills; expert knowledge of corrections/detention. Must interact with occupants of the County buildings in a professional and friendly manner; supervise responsibly in accordance with the Chaves County Personnel Policy and applicable laws. Must be well groomed and professional appearance and be able to make public presentations to the commission and outside agencies as needed in a competent and professional manner. Work independently using good judgment and decision making skillswork well with ever changing priorities and/or situations. Employee must know and understand County Personnel Policy as it pertains to position, Detentions personnel as well as all County and departmental policies pertinent to the position. This position requires some out of town travel for training and/or meetings and public representation. This is an appointed, at-will position and serves at the pleasure of the County Manager. This is an exempt position and the employee is to work the required number of hours to perform duties without overtime compensation as a condition of employment. Must be able to maintain an acceptable attendance record and meet established deadlines.

Safety requirements: This position must comply with all safety guidelines of Chaves County.

Physical demands: This position requires a variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending at waist, twisting, reaching. Talking, hearing and seeing essential to the performance of the job. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity exist. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, discriminating thinking. Some out of town travel required for training.

Work environment: Work is generally performed in doors in an office setting. The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. Floors are normally level and carpeted or tiled.