Facility Director - Corrections Ops & Security Leader

State-of-Georgi; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Facility Director 1 in Dalton, GA to lead the operation and administration of a correctional facility. You will develop security and facility policies, supervise staff, and manage broad scope responsibilities within the agency.

Responsibilities include directing security functions, identifying training needs, hiring and evaluating staff, managing HR and operations, overseeing facilities and budgets, and coordinating programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Four years of directly related experience in criminal justice or correctional system, two years of which with management experience.
• Or four years of supervisory custodial experience in a criminal justice or correctional system, two years at manager level.
• Note: some positions may require P.O.S.T. certification.

Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor state prison security functions to maintain custody and security of prisoners.
• Identify training needs and provide guidance and training to correctional staff.
• Interview, hire, direct, train, evaluate, and discipline corrections employees as needed.
• Manage human resources and supervise administrative activities for corrections staff.
• Oversee operations of correctional facilities and detention centers.
• Monitor budget activities for correctional facilities.
• Inspect and evaluate operations, programs, services, activities, and conditions.
• Oversee inspections, searches, investigations, and evaluations.
• Perform crisis response, containment, and intervention in emergencies.
• Plan and coordinate correctional programs and activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Facility Director 1 in Dalton, GA to lead the operation and administration of a correctional facility. You will develop security and facility policies, supervise staff, and manage broad scope responsibilities within the agency.

Responsibilities include directing security functions, identifying training needs, hiring and evaluating staff, managing HR and operations, overseeing facilities and budgets, and coordinating programs.