Criminal Justice Services Director

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Job ID: 29800
Agency: Department of Public Safety (DPS), Criminal Justice Services Division
Location: Pierre, SD
Salary: $95,693.04 - $115,000/annually, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: N
Closing Date: 01/08/2025

Why the South Dakota Department of Public Safety?

Rewarding jobs and careers are built around purpose. Working for the South Dakota Department of Public Safety, you’ll have one of the most rewarding jobs there is – keeping South Dakota safe.

Serving as the Criminal Justice Services Director you will oversee seven different programs loaded with career minded professionals that strive to make a difference every day by preventing harm, protecting, and providing services to the citizens of South Dakota and ensuring our state is a safe place to live, work, and raise a family.

All we need is you! Sound like a good fit? As a Department of Public Safety employee, here’s what you’ll experience:

Professional Development – We provide training and support for you to become an expert in the field and stay up to date on the latest technology.

Collaboration and Communication – As the Criminal Justice Services Director you will work with various teams within the agency, outside agencies, and public stakeholders.

Innovation – The DPS team is consistently revolutionizing the way we handle data and make decisions. This Division of Criminal Justice Services and this Director’s position are a direct result of constantly reviewing what we do and searching for ways to improve upon the services we provide other agencies and the general public.

Who We’re Looking For

• Are you a proven leader with several years of experience managing a diverse workforce?
• Do you possess excellent project management skills that allow you to oversee projects from inception to completion?
• Do you continually look for ways to improve processes to avoid future problems?
• When problems occur, are you quick on your feet to find a solution?
• Do you have a high degree of professional ethics and integrity?
• Are you an effective communicator that can make complicated information understandable?

What You Will Do

This position will be responsible for the improvement and effective administration of seven individual programs within the Division of Criminal Justice Services. Develop and implement a division strategic plan. Provide expert testimony to agency leadership and legislative committees. Provide data, information, and recommendations to leadership on all aspects of the Criminal Justice Services Division. Ensure the division is administered in full compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. Maintain several projects from multiple programs with varied deadlines. Solve problems and ensure the division meets the strategic objectives of the Department while remaining fiscally responsible. Most of these duties are completed in an office setting; however, some overnight travel for trainings, meetings, and conferences will be required of this position.

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Public Safety - Criminal Justice Services Division. For more information on the Department of Public Safety, please visit https://dps.sd.gov/.

What You Need

The ideal candidate will have knowledge or experience with:

• familiarity with basic accounting and budgeting principles;
• capability to interpret and apply federal regulations and requirements;
• understanding of marketing and project management;
• basic principles, terminology, and use of operations associated with data processing (e.g., Access, Excel, Word, OneNote, Outlook, etc.);
• several years of successful experience leading a workforce;
• criminal justice education and/or background is beneficial.

About the Area

Pierre, South Dakota is centrally located along the eastern edge of the beautiful Missouri River. Being the state capital, this community has a rich frontier history and offers some of the best outdoor recreation opportunities in the nation. Fishing, hunting, and photography are all popular activities in the area and offer year-round opportunities for residents. Oahe Dam and multiple state parks in the area offer a quick getaway for hiking and biking. Pierre offers the amenities of a larger city but with a small-town feel.

If you enjoy a career that is both exciting and challenging, possess great organization and communication skills, and want to make a difference in public service, we want to hear from you!

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=VE
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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