JAIL PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Description

Nature of Work:

This position is responsible for performing administrative duties, overseeing volunteers, supervising correctional officers, and helping jail inmates with their needs.

Communicates with:

Internally – All corrections staff.

Externally – State/county/city entities and public.

Supervision:

N/A

Essential Work Functions:                                                                                                     

• Supervises all jail programs including work release, STS and pay for stay.
• Assists inmates with their needs.
• Oversees crew leaders in Administrators absence.
• Appears in Court when necessary to testify.
• Trained and used as “hostage negotiator” in hostile situations.

Other Work Functions

• Performs related work as required.
• Correctional Officer duties as needed.
• On 24-hour emergency call.
• Maintains a running inventory of all supplies used on a recurring basis.  As well as inventory of inmate uniforms, underwear, socks, sandals, mattresses, pillow, pillowcases, sheets, mattress covers, towels and wash cloth.
• Attends and participates in workshops, continuing educational programs, committees, boards, seminars, in-service training, etc., as approved.
• Assist in transports, bailiff duties and the operations of the metal detector.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience:

• Requires two years of formal training in tech or associate degree.
• One (1) year of experience required.
• CPR/First aid training.
• Defensive tactics training.
• Ability to pass all position required background(s) and testing(s). 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Strong understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Able to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Persons with disabilities:

The above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands:

Salary : $28 - $40