Prison Operations: Executive Leader & Strategist

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 99,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Department of Corrections in South Dakota is seeking a Director of Prison Operations to provide executive leadership from Pierre or Sioux Falls. You will oversee facility operations, staff training, security technology and emergency management to ensure safety and compliance.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or a related field, have significant leadership experience in a correctional system, and manage large budgets with multidisciplinary teams using

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or a related field.
• Significant leadership experience in a warden, deputy director or director position.
• Experience managing large-scale budgets and multidisciplinary teams using evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership, strategic planning and oversight for Prison Operations.
• Develop, implement and evaluate evidence-based best practices for safe and secure correctional facilities.
• Ensure compliance with laws and life safety; collaborate with internal and external partners.

Skills

Leadership experience

Budget management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

The Department of Corrections in South Dakota is seeking a Director of Prison Operations to provide executive leadership from Pierre or Sioux Falls. You will oversee facility operations, staff training, security technology and emergency management to ensure safety and compliance.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or a related field, have significant leadership experience in a correctional system, and manage large budgets with multidisciplinary teams using