Deputy Juvenile Facility Manager
Listed on 2026-10-03
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Management
Operations Management, Project & Program Management, Administrative Management, Healthcare Management
Deputy Juvenile Facility Manager Final date to receive applications
10/9/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
Pay Grade17
Salary$70,249.92 Annually
Employment TypeEXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
Hiring AgencyJustice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice
Location2665 Highway 30 West
Jackson, KY 41339 USA
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.
For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov
This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities.
Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Has overall managerial responsibility for program services in the daily operations of a Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) group home or day treatment facility.
- Provides overall managerial responsibility for the daily supervision of assigned staff. Recommends personnel actions including disciplinary, etc.
- Interprets and enforces policies and procedures.
- Ensures compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
- Monitors the progress of juveniles assigned. Consults with attorneys, parents, department personnel and other interested parties as they relate to services provided to the juveniles.
- Prepares and submits budget recommendations and needed staffing patterns.
- On-call 24/7 to respond to facility emergencies.
- May be required to restrain out-of-control juveniles.
- Applicants must successfully pass a physical examination and be able to perform all essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. The cost of the physical examination will be billed through the employee’s health insurance; however, any applicable co-pays will be reimbursed by the department. For additional information, please contact the program’s administrative staff.
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR
SKILLS:
Two years of experience in public or business administration.
Substitute EDUCATION for
EXPERIENCE:
NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for
EDUCATION:
Experience in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12-21) in a community setting, residential, correctional, group home, detention, military, or day treatment program will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Two years of this experience must have been as a supervisor in a community setting, residential, correctional, group home, detention, military, or day treatment program.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working ConditionsTypically works in a detention or residential facility.
Probationary PeriodThis job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
Contact InformationIf you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Greg Lundy dy or .
Equal Opportunity EmployerAn Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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