Detention Program Director

Mecklenburg County Government; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Detention Program Director to oversee all aspects of the detention program. You will develop and implement policies, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead a team to maintain a safe, secure environment for detainees.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration with community organizations and government partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in organizational management, human services or public health coordination.
• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Project Management, or related field.
• Prefers master's degree and 2+ years in management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the detention program.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Supervise staff and manage contracts, budgets, grants, MOUs.
• Liaise with community organizations and stakeholders.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program development

Budget management

Community liaison

Crisis management

Policy implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice/Project Management/related field

Master's degree in Criminal Justice/Project Management/related field

Job description

Detention Program Director

Salary Range: $82,435 - $103,043 This is a salary exempt position. Pay rates are based on education, skill,experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include anassessment of the applicant's salary history and qualifications in comparisonto the market rate and requirements for the job. The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office hires professionals that desire to makea positive difference in the lives of individuals and our community throughexcellent customer service, good judgment, and integrity while maintaining safeand secure facilities. If you are interested in making a difference in thecommunity, positively influencing others, and working for the citizens ofMecklenburg County, then MCSO wants you to come join our team.

The Detention Program Director is responsible for overseeing andmanaging all aspects of a detention program. They develop and implementpolicies and procedures, ensure compliance with regulations and standards,community outreach, strategic planning, program development, supervise staffmembers, and maintain a safe and secure environment for detainees. They alsocollaborate with external agencies and stakeholders, provide leadership and guidance,and work towards the rehabilitation and successful reintegration of detaineesinto society. Additionally, the director represents Mecklenburg CountySheriff's Office (MCSO) at multiple levels of government, business, and thenon-profit community. Regular and dependable attendance is expected of allSheriff’s Office Employees.

Essential Functions

This positionoversees the Detention Program Assistant Director, Detention Program Manager(s)/Specialists,Chaplains, administrative support staff, and contract staff. This supervisionis required to ensure optimal operations and adherence to established MCSO guidelines.

• Provide general oversight to the daily operations of Detention Programs
• Program development and expansion of services to the Detention Programs
• Develop and manage contracts, budgets, grants, MOU’s and other financial and legal documents as required.
• Supervise staff.
• Liaison with community organizations, government and non-profit(s), in the human services arena.
• Customer Service and Crisis Management
• Oversight of quality behavioral health services integrated into the program’s continuum.
• Inter/intra agency communication and operations.
• Knowledge and understanding of role of incarceration, including methods, models and philosophies.
• Working knowledge and understanding of local, state and federal standards, regulations and guidelines regarding rights of residents incarcerated in jails and detention facilities.
• Broad knowledge of human service resources and working relationships at management level.
• Knowledge of research methodologies, best practices in human service/education.
• Make assignments to various staff to fulfill a request or business imperative
• Motivate and manage staff and monitor job performance and provide feedback regarding performance and expectations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of five yearsin Organizational Management, Human Services or Public Health Coordination

Education:

Bachelor's degree inCriminal Justice, Project Management, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A master's degree in criminal justice, Project management, or a related field.
• Two or more years of experience in management.
• Corrections and Detention, Project Management, Criminal Justice, Human Services, Mental Health, Substance Use, Trauma, Rehabilitation services

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able toperform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential functionsatisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualifiedindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement:

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-relatedresponsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Otherduties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor's request.Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at anytime. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergencies and/ordisaster situations.

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