Job: MDC Operations Administrator

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Jobing Description

Under the general direction of the Chief of Corrections, responsible for planning, directing, managing and overseeing the operations of inmate related services and support functions and provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Chief of Corrections.

Skills / Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice, Social Science, Public Administration, Business Management or related field, plus five (5) years of increasingly responsible work experience in the correction field, with at least three (3) of those years in a supervisory/management capacity.
Must have knowledge in the operations, services and activities of a comprehensive corrections and detention program.
Must have knowledge of the principles and practices of the criminal justice system, law enforcement, modern booking procedures, corrections and detention theory and practice.
Must have knowledge of correctional institution operations and practices, occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Must have knowledge of program development and administration, budget preparation and management.
Must have knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations and the ability to interpret and apply them.
Must have the ability to make sound judgments and use discretion in applying and interpreting department policies and procedures; and in planning, assigning, directing and evaluating the work of other employees.
Must have the ability to analyze, negotiate, manage and administer vendor contracts.
Must have the ability to analyze and assess reports, programs, policies and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments, and to assist in the development and administration of department goals, objectives and procedures.
Must have the ability to analyze hazardous situations in a rational, mature and confident manner and to act effectively; to remain calm and effective under stressful situations.