Corrections Supervisor

Position subject to close at any time

Please Note: This position is eligible for Night Shift Differential Pay

NOTE TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS: INTERNAL CANDIDATES IN THE SAME CLASSIFICATION AND/OR PAYGRADE AS THE POSITION POSTED WILL NOT RECEIVE A PAY ADJUSTMENT IF SELECTED.

Under direction, the purpose of the position is to perform administrative, supervisory, and professional work related to the implementation and management of an Inmate Services unit according to established procedures, departmental guidelines, and regulatory requirements applicable to the work. Employees in this classification perform at an entry management level to supervise assigned functions according to established schedules and programs of the Inmate Services Division.

The position oversees the use of specialized division software and communications with other legal departments, agencies, and personnel, e.g., Corrections, Probation, Pre-Trial Release, various Law Enforcement Offices, Clerk of the Court, and the Public Defender’s Office. This position assists the Unit Supervisor in planning, implementing, and organizing all aspects of the assigned unit while also ensuring compliance with state statute and administrative order, as applicable.

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Ensures all inmates have access to basic education; general education development programs/testing, substance abuse classes, life skills, and reentry classes; monitors classes and instruction; ensures accurate recording of program utilization.
• Develops and researches ideas for new programs. Develops goals, objectives, and operation procedures for specified new programs. Researches grant programs and plans and assists in the preparation and submittal of grants and funding applications as directed.
• Oversees the Program Housing Unit; to include, risk/needs assessments, criteria, curriculum, program compliance, and reentry plans for program participants.
• Monitors revenues, expenditures, and contracts.

• Oversees the court documentation received from Initial Appearance, Video Arraignment, Video Pre-Trial and the Outside Court List.
• Supervises a variety of critical teletypes through FCIC/NCIC to other agencies – local and State, personally handling difficult cases.
• Performs a wide variety of complex administrative functions as it relates to court documentation processing, e.g., enters data into the Jail Management System; reviews all files for accuracy according to the established Inmate Services File Audit OP 600.15; reviews and authorizes all court releases according to the established Release OP.

• Supervises the management of classification activities for each inmate housed in the facility for more than 48 hours to ensure appropriate housing placement.
• Supervises the coordination of the Trusty Program for the facility.
• Participate in PREA Victimization meetings. Ensure PREA standards are being met in accordance with policy.
• Chairs Confinement Review Committee Meetings.
• Reviews Gain Time for accuracy.
• Reviews and signs off on Time Serve releases, according to the established Release OP, processed by Classification staff.

• Supervises a variety of critical teletypes through FCIC/NCIC to other agencies local and State, personally handling difficult cases.
• Oversees Court document preparation for first appearance.
• Reviews and approves releases. Assures that accurate records are maintained.
• Answers correspondence from former inmates and ensure compliance with A.C.A.
• Notifies victims of inmate release through telephone call or coordinates a visit from Law Enforcement.

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.

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