Detention Administrator

Supervisory position at the highest level responsible for all departmental operations involving the Adult Detention Center and all support divisions.

• Responsible for overall knowledge, operation, administration and management of Detention Centers, keeping assigned facilities and its inmates within federal, state and local minimum standards and laws.
• Responsible for the development, administration and management of all necessary policies and procedures of the detention facilities.
• Thorough knowledge of court rulings and laws as they apply specifically to the assigned Detention Center, i.e., Adult or Juvenile Detention.
• Direction and development of facilities to assure smooth and consistently managed operations.
• Plan, implement and direct use of management information systems within facilities in order to identify the needs of the facilities, inmates, employees, and needs and changes in policy or procedures to the Detention Centers accordingly.
• Assures that prisoner records are maintained for accurate information on all time served, property, etc.
• Classifying prisoners and identifying special needs i.e., medical, protective custody, escape risks, etc.
• Preparing budgets, goals and objectives for Adult Detention.
• Communication and contact with County officials, as well as other governmental representatives and the general public.
• Thorough knowledge of County Personnel Policy and all county departmental policies and procedures.
• Perform all related work as required by the County Manager.

• This position performs under the general supervision of the County Manager who may provide assignments and instruction, determines objective, priorities and deadlines, and who assists the employee with unusual situations. The employee uses own initiative and judgment to perform work in an independent and timely manner in accordance with precedents and established policies and procedures.

• Provides close to general supervision to Eight five (85) full-time personnel and is responsible for overall day to day Department operations of the Chaves County Adult Detention Center.

• Education/Training/
  
  Experience:
  
  HS diploma or G.E.D. Five (5) years Corrections experience.
• Experience Substitution: up to four (4) years college/96 hour’s course work can be substituted for four (4) years’ experience.
• Licenses/Certification: Valid N.M. driver’s license with a good driving record, Certifications as required by state law.
• Desirable
  
  Qualifications:
  
  A Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field. Ten (10) years as a supervisor
  in corrections or as a certified peace officer or combination. At least two (2) years as a supervisor of inmates or staff, ability to interface with District Attorney, judges, Children, Youth & Families, Juvenile Probation Officers, School districts, support agencies and all other law enforcement agencies and departments.
• Other. Post offer Drug Analysis Test and/or pre-employment physical. Driver’s license, Employment and criminal Background Investigation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required:

Must have ability to read, write, and understand written and oral instructions; must have working knowledge of computers and/or specific programs; able to proficiently use basic office machines; exhibit excellent oral and written skills; expert knowledge of corrections/detention. Must interact with occupants of the County buildings in a professional and friendly manner; supervise responsibly in accordance with the Chaves County Personnel Policy and applicable laws.

Must be well groomed and professional appearance and be able to make public presentations to the commission and outside agencies as needed in a competent and…