Assistant Commandant

Assistant Commandant

Salary: $60,000.00

Assists Commandant of Cadets with program development, administration and oversight of staff and cadets for the Oklahoma Youth Challenge Program, a voluntary 22‑week residential, quasi‑military program for at‑risk youth ages 16‑18.

• Responsible to the Commandant of Cadets (COC) for accountability, control, security and overall well‑being of the cadet corps.
• Under supervision of the COC plans, organizes, and coordinates the required activities of the Program Cadets for a 110‑bed program.
• Serves as the Operations Manager of the Cadre section in the absence of the COC.
• Supervises 35 operations department personnel and is responsible for personnel management in the department.
• Provides day‑to‑day oversight, direction, and guidance to Cadre staff and ensures positive, constructive and open communication is employed at all times.
• Organizes and manages subordinate duty rosters including compensatory and annual leave.
• Plans training and activities for cadre staff and cadets; executes published training events on time and to standard.
• Supervises completion of the daily training schedule.
• Develops community resources for cadet and program enhancement.
• Provides guidance and counseling to subordinate staff to assure proper supervision of cadets.
• Manages cadet discipline system.
• Makes recommendations to the COC concerning program needs and standard operating procedure revisions.
• Conducts staff meetings to provide information about program policies and changes.

Supervisor level

A bachelor’s (BA/BS) degree and/or 4 years equivalent experience with youth program management. Senior military leadership experience preferred (NCO or officer). Experience in operating, managing an organization. Experience working with youth required; examples include working directly with at‑risk youth, or related experience such as youth services, coaching, military, education or law enforcement.

Knowledge of youth counseling techniques, human behavior identification, crisis intervention and deviant behavior; methods and techniques to promote physical health, skills, and self‑esteem. Computer‑based skills to work on the internet as needed. Must be fluent in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel software programs in order to efficiently complete written communications and reports.

Must possess or be able to obtain a CDL permit within 90 days of employment and the official Commercial Driver License with passenger endorsement within one year of hire date.

Ability to guide, lead and instruct physical training to include road marches, calisthenics, strength, and endurance training. Must be able to lift/carry a minimum of 15 pounds. Some evening and weekend hours are required. Ability to withstand extreme temperatures and standing for long periods.

• Employment is in the unclassified service as an employee at will.
• Contingent on a favorable NCIC/OSBI background check.
• Contingent on passing pre‑employment drug & alcohol screening.
• Contingent on a favorable pre‑employment physical.
• Contingent on a favorable MMPI test.
  
  Contingent on a favorable child care check security clearance; eligibility for national security positions granted only to U.S. citizens.
• Employee will be considered essential personnel (required to work during inclement weather).
• Available to work if called in due to an emergency.
• Shift work and working weekends (facility open 24 hours, 7 days a week).
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Obtain a CDL permit within 90 days of hire.
• Obtain a CDL license within 12 months of hire.
• FLSA exempt.
• Tobacco and vape free facility.
• Serves a 12‑month trial period.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.