Detention Center Director

Overview

The purpose of this position is to plan, organize and direct the operation and programs of Beaufort County Detention Center; monitor all operations to ensure it is legal, efficient, safe and sanitary, while adhering to local, state and federal laws.

This class formulates long-range goals for the organization, develops policy and position papers and negotiates with the chief administrative officer and/or elected officials.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Directs and manages all activities and operations of the Detention Center.
• Formulates, adds, changes, and implements policy and procedures, directives and orders as necessary; and interprets laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to Correctional Officers and to ensure clear understanding.
• Prepares and monitors annual departmental budget.
• Operates the Detention Center under and in compliance with federal, state and local laws; informs the County Administrator of any noncompliance, or issues affecting the health, safety, and lives of officers and/or inmates.
• Stays abreast of new or changing regulation related to detention center operation by way of communication with Federal, State, or Local professional organizations. Attends routine training and industry seminars, maintains required level of proficiency in the use of firearms, maintains personal physical ability to perform all duties required of a correction officer and attends and/or conducts required training as required by the South Carolina SCDC Minimum Standards Manual.
• Remain on-call 24 hours/day to assist with emergencies and problems.
• Responsible for the safety and security of residents and staff; responsible for the facility and program to operate and comply with all laws and regulations.
• Communicate with county department heads, inmates, detention center staff, court personnel, magistrates, and the public to solve any issues that may arise.
• Conducts inspection of facility for proper operation, maintenance/security.
• Compiles and prepares reports on demographics, statistics, and trends.
• Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits various records and reports including various reports and forms, purchase requisitions, accident and injury reports, case histories, medical forms, job applications, diet sheets, inmate records, fingerprint cards, training materials, court orders, rules, memos and correspondence.
• Authorizes all orders for supplies. Supervises and coordinates all maintenance needs to ensure all equipment, supplies, safety and operational systems are in proper working order.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in business administration, liberal arts, criminal justice, behavioral/social sciences, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and training equivalent to four years of college education.

• Ten (10) or more years of law enforcement, corrections, or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must be certified by the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy or appropriate agency in various areas, (or obtain reciprocity or proof of compliance within 12-months or hire), including:
• South Carolina Criminal Justice Class 2 Certification
• South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy Instructor Certification
• First Aide/CPR Certification
• Must have or obtain a valid SC Driver’s license within 30-days of employment with an acceptable driving history.