Community Corrections Superintendent – Juvenile Detention Center (Unclassified) bei Ramsey County, MN

About the Department

The current vacancy is in the Community Corrections department.

To plan, organize, direct, and manage the Juvenile Detention Center in the Community Corrections Department.   Provide leadership in change management, racial equity and reform initiatives, program services, security and custodial operations, and performance measures. Responsibilities include, but  are not limited to human resource management,  budget and fiscal oversight, management and administration of services contracts, and grants, staff training, and community relations.  Support the Corrections Executive Leadership with public and media affairs, department strategic planning, information services, department-wide policy development and program planning and analysis. May perform duties and responsibilities of the Deputy Director of Facilities in their absence. Perform related duties as assigned.

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Position Duties

1. Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
2. Direct the work activities of facility staff, including all personnel functions related to staff hiring, training, discipline, compensation, and scheduling; and conduct performance evaluations for all staff members. 
3. Ensure facility compliance with all federal and state laws and rules, as well as all county, department and facility policies and procedures.   
4. Develop and direct the implementation of goals, objectives, standards, and evaluation for the administration of facility programs consistent with department objectives.
5. Foster an environment that builds trust, ensures all voices are heard and creates an intentional focus on reducing disparate impacts of systems and advancing racial equity.
6. Coordinate and integrate the delivery of services or programs with related department, county, school, community organizations, and partnerships; ensure contracts with community organizations are culturally appropriate and adhered too.
7. Ensure that resources are used to accomplish needed outcomes and follow laws, rules, regulations, and practice standards.
8. May serve as a department representative during contract negotiations with collective bargaining agreements; research issues and conduct studies prior to negotiations to determine department’s position with respect to negotiations.
9. Serve as liaison with the County Attorney’s Office regarding legal issues or litigation, involving facility residents, employees, and operations. 
10. Participate in the overall management of the department through involvement in the department senior management team (SMT) and consultation with other department superintendents and assistant deputy directors to ensure consistency with departmental policies and procedures.  
11. Participate in the development of the strategic plan for the Department and assist the Deputy Director of Facilities in the development and implementation of the division strategic plan and long-term capital plans.
12. Prepare, propose, and administer the facility’s annual operations budget in collaboration with the Deputy Director of Facilities and the Department’s Administrative Services Division.
13. Serve as liaison for the facility and division to the County Board of Commissioners, the court, other governmental agencies, and community agencies to resolve problems, explain policy decisions, and recommend changes to enhance services.
14. Establish and direct the facility’s management of all records, information systems, and research activities to evaluate results and forecast trends affecting facility operations, in collaboration with the Corrections Administrative Services Division.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:  Bachelors degree in criminal justice, social services, or a related field.

Experience:  Nine years experience in a criminal justice field, including at least two years experience in a correctional facility and two years as a Community Corrections Supervisor (or equivalent) or as a manager or chief administrator of a correctional facility. 

Substitution: Thirteen years experience in criminal justice or social work field, including at least two years of experience in a correctional facility and two years as a Community Correctional Supervisor (or equivalent) or as a manager or chief administrator of a correctional facility. 

Other Qualifications

This is an unclassified, at-will position, holding a confidential relation to the department head or elected official.   This position requires an open screening and selection process.  There is no exam for this unclassified, at-will, position.  All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the department for consideration.  Please read below for further instructions.
 

Definition of Unclassified from the Ramsey County Personnel Act:
Subdivision 1. General. "The appointing authority may discharge employees in the unclassified service with or without cause. Employees in the unclassified service have no right to a grievance appeal from discharge or other disciplinary action under sections 383A.281 to 383A.301. An employee in an unclassified position shall not have tenure but shall be entitled to all benefits associated with tenure such as vacation leave, sick leave, health insurance, and other benefits as determined by the county board."
 
Interested candidates should apply online by completing the online application prior to the close date listed and attaching a resume and cover letter detailing their experience.

Criminal Background Checks:  All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.

As part of a conditional offer of employment, candidate(s) must successfully complete the following process:

• Background Investigation    

• Prison Rape Elimination Action (PREA) Investigation

• Pre - Employment Physical

• Fingerprinting

E-Verify Participation:  Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

Equal Opportunity Employer:  Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs, and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, familial or marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance status, place of residence, political affiliation, or national origin.

Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce. The county strives to be equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees. Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them. Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.

To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application. You will need to print this posting AND answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them with your completed paper application.

For further information regarding this posting, please contact [email protected]