Deputy Juvenile Facility Manager
Listed on 2026-02-08
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Overview
Final date to receive applications 2/9/2026 (7:00 PM EST)
Job code 26-00511 – Deputy Juvenile Facility Manager
Pay Grade 17
• Salary $72,080.16 Annually
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Employment Type:
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice
Location2625 Madisonville Road, Hopkinsville, KY 42240 USA
DescriptionThe Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.
This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities.
Responsibilities- Assists in daily operations of a Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facility under direction of the Juvenile Facility Manager with regards to treatment and business responsibilities.
- Assists in the daily operations of the program and provides daily supervision to assigned staff. Recommends personnel actions including disciplinary, etc.
- Administers all aspects of the facility in the absence of the Juvenile Facility Manager. Interprets/enforces policies and procedures.
- Coordinates American Correctional Association (ACA) accreditation process.
- Consults with attorneys, parents, departmental personnel and other interested parties as they relate to services provided to juveniles in DJJ care.
- May be required to restrain out-of-control juveniles.
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR
SKILLS:
Two years of experience in public or business administration.
Substitute EDUCATION for
EXPERIENCE:
NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for
EDUCATION:
Experience in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12-21) in a community setting, residential, correctional, group home, detention, military, or day treatment program will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Two years of this experience must have been as a supervisor in a community setting, residential, correctional, group home, detention, military, or day treatment program.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working ConditionsTypically works in a detention or residential facility.
Probationary PeriodThis job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
ContactIf you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Greg Lundy dy or .
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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