Detention Division Head

Southern Ute Indian Tribe; Ignacio (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Job summary

A tribal administration in Ignacio is seeking a Detention Division Head to oversee operational activities of the Detention Program. The role involves managing personnel, ensuring compliance with regulations, and working on budgetary responsibilities. Candidates should have significant Criminal Justice experience, supervisory skills, and a dedication to maintaining standards for detention facilities. This position offers a full-time employment contract with mid-senior-level expectations and important benefits.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in Criminal Justice, with 2 years in corrections/detentions.
• 3 years of supervisory experience in Criminal Justice or related fields.
• Valid Driver’s license and insurable under the Tribal vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operations of the Southern Ute Detention Program.
• Oversee staff performance, hiring, and training.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Compliance knowledge

Budget management

Education

AA degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

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Senior Human Resources Manager at Southern Ute Indian Tribe

POSITION SUMMARY: Under general supervision of the Director of Justice and Regulatory, plans, organizes, directs, and reviews the administrative and operational activities of the Southern Ute Detention Program and Facility; ensures compliance with all applicable laws, policies, and procedures; develops and implements Division policy and programmatic changes as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops, implements, and evaluates short- and long-term goals, objectives, and policies of the Detention Program to strengthen the overall department operations and administration. Develops and implements internal control mechanisms to maintain division accountability through policies and procedures.
• Coordinates detention program administration, operations, training, and logistics, (e.g., transportation) activities with other department and division components, tribal agencies, criminal justice agencies, and community.
• Coach, lead, manage, and direct detention supervisory personnel. Establishes and monitors supervisory employee performance objectives and processes complaints and grievances. Prepares and presents performance reviews. Takes and/or monitors disciplinary/corrective action as appropriate.
• Ensures the recruitment and selection of qualified and certified personnel. Assigns work activities; monitors workflow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and processes; accesses and directs training, proficiency, continuing education, and re-certification of all personnel in accordance with all requirements. Provides training on new policies, procedures, contracts, agreements, and understandings.
• Responsible for budget preparation, budget prioritization, and administration including accounting and expenditure control for the division. Approves and monitors line items and coordinates expenditures.
• Prepares justification and documentation of services; prepares and submits activity and/or required reports; attends meetings, in-service and professional training and court hearings.
• Inspects the detention facility and housing units for compliance with policies, rules, regulations and directives. Request and verifies maintenance of the detention facility and housing units.
• Evaluates inmate complaints and grievances; provides resolution as appropriate.
• Negotiates all detention related contracts, agreements and understandings. Monitors performance for compliance of contracts, agreements, and understandings; monitors and coordinates actions taken on these instruments with contractors, subcontractors and grantors. Notifies and advises the Department Director of any problems or necessary corrective action associated with these instruments.
• Prepares grant applications to supplement and support program goals and objectives.
• When authorized, shall represent the Southern Ute Detention Center on various boards, panels, or National and Indian Country detention issues, as appropriate.
• Maintains best practice requirements for Southern Ute Indian Tribes, state, and federal regulations, policies and procedures governing incarceration.
• May be delegated to oversee the operations of the Department of Justice and Regulatory in the absence of the Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have AA degree in Criminal Justice or related field OR increasingly progressive and responsible law enforcement and/or corrections/detention experience with a combination of education, training, supervisory and leadership experience.

Must have 6 years of experience in Criminal Justice, 2 of which are specifically corrections/detentions.

Must have 3 years of increasingly progressive and responsible supervisory experience in Criminal Justice or related area.

Must never have been convicted of a felony or a crime of misdemeanor domestic violence in Tribal, State or Federal court. Must not have been convicted of or placed on a deferred judgment for any misdemeanor crime for one year prior to appointment.

Must not have served any State, County, Tribal, or Federal jail or prison time within the last 4 years.

Must have a valid Driver’s license for state of residency and be insurable under the Tribal vehicle insurance policy.

Must successfully pass a medical examination prior to appointment and thereafter annually.

Must successfully participate in a Physical Agility test during the first 90 days of employment and annually thereafter. The test will consist of a serpentine run, 150 lb body drag, 3’ barrier vault, bed search, stair climb, 5’ barrier up & over, tunnel crawl and a lift & carry.

Must pass a psychological evaluation prior to employment.

Must pass a thorough background check including Criminal History, fingerprint check, and pre-employment drug test.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Certification in First Aid and CPR.

Certification from an accredited law enforcement or detention academy.

Experience and/or understanding of State and Federal, BIA jail standards for operating detention.

TERO preference.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Administrative

Industries: Government Administration

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance