Superintendent of Safety & Outdoor Education​/Park Police Chief

Join the award-winning Johnson County Park and Recreation District (JCPRD) team and help make a real impact in this community! As part of our National Gold Medal Award–winning organization, you’ll help bring joy, adventure, and enrichment to millions each year. JCPRD welcomes over 7 million visitors to our parks and engages 3 million+ participants in more than 4,000 programs—and we’re still growing.

When you work at JCPRD, you’re joining a team recognized locally, regionally, and nationally for excellence in parks, recreation, culture, education, and public service. Enjoy outstanding benefits, retirement plans, employee incentives, and a workplace culture built on passion, creativity, and teamwork.

Named Best Large Employer in Johnson County for two years running, JCPRD is the perfect place to grow your career, make a difference, and have fun doing it. Come work where you play—and help us inspire healthier, happier lives for everyone!

The following Leadership Competencies apply to supervisors, managers, and executives based on designated responsibilities:

• People Management – Clearly defines subordinate roles and responsibilities; motivates employees to perform and delegates work effectively; applies consistent performance standards and handles performance problems decisively and objectively; leads by example.
• Operations Management – Directs and guides operations in alignment with the County’s and department’s overall goals and objectives; ensures the execution of efficient processes to maximize the County’s and department’s resources; utilizes operational knowledge to make sound decisions.
• Strategic Leadership – Determines the strategic direction of the team or department in alignment with overall county goals; effectively communicates strategies internally and externally; creates a culture to support strategies and provides mechanisms to implement them; fosters buy-in and enthusiasm with employees.

Provides the leadership, management and vision for the Safety & Outdoor Education Division necessary to achieve the agency's goals and objectives and as directed by the Executive Director and the JCPRD Board of Commissioners, including the management of divisional staff. Recruits, hires, trains, leads, motivates, and manages direct reports. Oversee the development and implementation of strategic short and long-term plans for the effective delivery of high-quality outdoor education programs and events.

Ensures quality operation and maintenance of JCPRD grounds and facilities as related to safety, interpretive, and outdoor education programs.

Oversees law enforcement and emergency services. Determines patrol coverage requirements and capabilities. Implements crime prevention/reduction strategies. Assists and oversees the development and enforcement of JCPRD Codes of Regulations. Collaborates with various municipal law enforcement agencies and the Johnson County Sheriff's Office to ensure high-level service and responsiveness. Ensures the safety and security of JCPRD patrons, employees, and properties.

Ensures the sound financial status of the Safety & Outdoor Education Division through the delivery of both General Fund and Enterprise Fund supported programs. Develops and monitors all cost center budgets within the division.

Monitors program selection, development, promotion, and participation. Guides the establishment of and approves processes and procedures to ensure the successful operation and maintenance of JCPRD owned or managed outdoor education and/or law enforcement facilities and/or programs.

Determines the strategic direction of the division with overall JCPRD and Johnson County goals in mind. Effectively communicates strategies internally and externally.…