Facility Director 1 - Elbert Shaw RYDC - Dalton, GA (FSC)

Job Title: Facility Director 1 - Elbert Shaw RYDC - Dalton, GA (FSC)

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Job Requisition ID: JR

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $70,000

Job Summary:

Leads the operation and administration of a correctional institution or unit. Develops and implements appropriate security and facility policies and procedures. Directs subordinate supervisors and staff. Will manage large numbers of agency staff or have large scope of responsibility within agency.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Direct and personally monitors state prison security functions and activities to maintain the custody and security of prisoners
• Identifies training needs and provides guidance and training to correctional staff
• Interviews, hires, directs, trains, evaluates the performance of, and when necessary, disciplines and discharges corrections employees
• Manages human resources and directs administrative activities for corrections staff
• Manages the operations and activities of correctional facilities and detention centers
• Monitors budget activities of correctional facilities
• Monitors, inspects, and evaluates operations, programs, services, activities, and conditions
• Oversees and/or conducts inspections, searches, investigations, and evaluations
• Performs crisis response, containment, and intervention in emergencies
• Plans, implements, directs, and coordinates various correctional programs and activities

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of directly job-related experience in criminal justice or correctional system, two (2) years of which with management experience. Or four (4) years of supervisory custodial experience in a criminal justice or correctional system, two (2) years of which at a level equivalent to a manager in a law enforcement setting. Or four (4) years of directly related experience in a criminal justice or correctional system, eighteen (18) months of which experience is required at the lower-level Mgr, Correctional Administration (PSM080) or position equivalent.

Benefits:

• health and dental insurance
• retirement and savings plan options
• paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit

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Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Four years of directly related experience in a criminal justice or correctional system, Two years of which with management experience OR Four years of supervisory custodial experience in a criminal justice or correctional system, Two years of which at a level equivalent to a manager in a law enforcement setting OR Four years of directly related experience in a criminal justice or correctional system, Eighteen months of which experience is required at the lower level Mgr, Correctional Administration (PSM080) or position equivalent. Note: Some positions may require P.O.S.T. certification.

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