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Nature of Work
Under general supervision, performs
managerial work in coordinating and evaluating operational and
special services programs for the Division of Corrections or
Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority. Programs
administered are typically major organizational units at the
largest correctional institutions or special services of a
comparable size and complexity. Responsibilities include program
implementation and evaluation, direction of supervisory,
professional and support staff and the maintenance of required
records and reports. Performs in accordance with established
policies and procedures in the functional area; limited authority
to vary work methods and procedures. Performs related work as
required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Positions assigned to this
level would typically be responsible for a major unit at the
largest correctional facilities or statewide programs or grants
of a specialized nature with small staffs.
Examples of Work
Assists in the development of policies and procedures in the
area of assignment or program specialty.
Coordinates the program or grant area with agency units and
institution and with state, federal and local agencies.
Plans and evaluates the work of subordinate staff.
Develops and implements specialized treatment programs such as
drug/alcohol programming on a statewide basis.
Develops and implements specialized staff training in the area
of assignment.
Oversees major functional units in correctional facilities
such as security, inmate services or equivalent programs.
Assists in the recruitment and selection of staff; recommends
discipline, staff development and other personnel matters.
Monitors and evaluates program or unit operations and the
services provided to inmates.
Cooperates with educational, social service, health and
rehabilitation agencies in program/service delivery.
Develops curricula and training programs for correctional
officers and other staff; administers corrections academy
budget.
Maintains records in program area; prepares regular and
special reports for area of assignment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of modern theories, principles and practices of
corrections.
Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations relating
to corrections.
Knowledge of correctional education and rehabilitation
programs; classification methods and techniques.
Ability to develop policies and procedures in the area of
assignment.
Ability to coordinate program/services on an inter- and
intra- agency level.
Ability to plan and evaluate the work of supervisors and other
staff.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relation
ships with educational, health, social service and
rehabilitation agencies.
Ability to maintain records of program operations.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or
university with a degree in criminal justice, corrections,
social work or related behavioral science field.
Substitution:
Full-time or equivalent part-time paid
experience as described below may substitute for the
required training on a year-for-year basis.
Experience:
Four years of full-time or equivalent part-time
paid professional experience in a corrections, probation/
parole, law enforcement, social work, or related behavioral
science field, one year of which must have included
responsibility for program administration.
For positions in Prison Industries: Four years of full-time
or equivalent part-time paid production or corrections
experience, one year of which included supervisory duties.
Substitution:
Master's Degree from an accredited college or
university in criminal justice, corrections, social work
or related behavioral health field may substitute for the
required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Established: 8/19/93
Revised: 5/1/94, 8/2/94, 8/13/99
Effective:
8/13/99