Deputy Director of Security Services; Evening

Job Title: Deputy Director of Security Services (evening) Salary Grade: 20

Division/Department: Court Operations/Detention Services Starting Salary: $95,000.00

Reports To: Superintendent of Detention Services Date Posted: 6/5/26

FLSA Status: Exempt Last Revised: 6/5/25

Insurance:
Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, Life and an Employee Assistance Program. Supplemental Life may be purchased at group rates.

Paid Time Off:
Twelve (12) holidays, vacation time (after 6 months) of three (3) weeks per year for the first eight (8) years of service, and sick time.

Retirement:
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) with 14% annual employer contribution and Deferred Compensation Plans.

Responsible for the oversight of the efficient and effective secure services of the Detention Center. The position is responsible for the supervision of the evening Detention Center Unit Managers, Security Manager, and Manager on Duty.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled persons covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in accordance with its requirements.

The Deputy Director of Security Services is a member of the Detention Center Administrative team under the leadership of the Superintendent of Detention Services. This position contributes to ensuring the safe, secure, and humane care of the residents in compliance with Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) and established policies and procedures.

In collaboration with the Superintendent, recruits, trains, and supervises managers and facility staff, including detention officers and support personnel. Responsible for fostering a positive working environment and providing guidance and support to staff members. Guides the response to security incidents and emergencies, ensuring the safety of both staff and residents.

In collaboration with the Court and Detention Center Administrative team, builds and maintains relationships with local authorities, community organizations, and other stakeholders. Promotes community awareness and support for the facility's rehabilitation efforts.

Ensures the facility complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and licensing requirements.

Monitors and enforces residents’ rights and maintains a commitment to their well‑being.

Directs evening shift Detention Center managers as well as other Detention Center staff. Interviews, hires, directly trains, evaluates the performance of, and when necessary investigates, disciplines and recommends discharge of facility employees. Makes recommendations for promotions, transfers, demotions and separations, consistent with Court policy and procedures, to ensure a competent staff.

Directs and personally monitors evening shift detention security functions and activities to maintain the custody and security of residents.

Monitors conditions of confinement and sanitation by performing daily inspections. Maintains communication with other department heads and ensures detention officers’ compliance with mental and medical authority.

Oversees and/or conducts inspections, searches, investigations, and evaluations of the facility.

Co‑chairs the Residential Housing Committee alongside the Daytime Secure Services and Programs Deputies to ensure that youth are housed according to risk factors; ensuring the safest housing accommodations for all youth.

Performs crisis response, containment, and intervention in emergencies. Performs crisis response and makes routine unannounced visits to the facility to monitor conditions of confinement and spot‑check compliance with the 24‑hour programming schedule to ensure accountability.

Performs other duties as needed, including acting in place of the other Deputy Directors in their absence.

Has supervisory accountability for other employees, volunteers, or interns. Duties may include scheduling and assigning of work, training in all facets of work, quality control, and decisions impacting the pay, status and tenure of others. Conducts performance…