Deputy Director Justice Services Security
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Government
Government Affairs -
Management
Provide direction of Justice Services security functions, ensuring the safety, custody, security and control of residents.
As an employer, St. Louis County cares about the health and well-being of our employees. In an effort to provide for the best possible work-life balance, the County offers a generous benefit package which includes affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 4 weeks of Paid Time Off the first year, 11 paid holidays, deferred benefit retirement plan, paid life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability.
To learn more County benefits, visit Competitive Benefits - St. Louis County Website.
St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, visit Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid.
Essential Functions- Maintain the safety, custody, security and control of residents in a direct or indirect supervision or intake processing environment in accordance with applicable policies and required regulations.
- Manage Security operations budget, contract management and compliance and development of policies, standards and regulations.
- Administer internal review and investigations of incident reports, compliance of standards or public inquires, concern or complaint.
- Serve as liaison with criminal justice agencies, County departments, health providers, inmate and student programs, and public visitors and requests.
- Represent the Department of Justice Services and serve in the Department Director’s and/or Deputy Director, Justice Services Administration’s absence.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree and ten years of related experience.
Selection and AppointmentA selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.
The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above.
The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.
The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.
All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.
How to ApplyApplicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at We only accept On-line applications.
Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at for more information on this policy.
St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
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