Director of Administration-Community Corrections

Location:

18104 Cumberland Road - Noblesville, Indiana, 46060

Hamilton County is one of Indiana’s fastest growing, highest educated and wealthiest counties in the state and the Midwest. Two-thirds of the workforce lives and works in the county -- a percent that has remained constant since 2010.  Hamilton County is continually recognized in rankings ranging from “Best Cities to Relocate To” and “Best City to Raise a Family” to “Healthiest County in Indiana” and “Happiest Suburbs in the Nation”.  Come be a part of all Hamilton County has to offer as we work together to serve the citizens of Hamilton County.

Job Description:

                                                            POSITION DESCRIPTION

                                                  COUNTY OF HAMILTON, INDIANA

POSITION:  Director of Administration

DEPARTMENT:  Community Corrections

WORK SCHEDULE:  8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., M-F

STATUS: Full time

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Hamilton County provides reasonable accommodation to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application proves or perform essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship.

Incumbent serves as Director of Administration for Community Corrections, responsible for managing the daily operations of the Department in a manner consistent with the objectives of the Department.

DUTIES

Supervises and directs assigned personnel, including interviewing applicants, making hiring recommendations and decisions, scheduling, planning/making work assignments, providing training and corrective instruction, evaluating performance, maintaining discipline, and communicating and administering personnel policies. 

Oversee/monitors compliance with Department policies and procedures, ensuring proper orientation and appropriate interaction with participants.  Oversees/monitors the screening process for completeness and accuracy.

Responsible for electronic monitoring hardware and software, including maintaining equipment inventory, responding to questions/complaints regarding operation, and contacting service vendors for maintenance troubleshooting and repair as needed.

Responsible for management of the Department’s telephone and computer systems and coordinating service with contracting vendors and the county’s Information Services and Systems Department.

Responsible for compilation of Department data for use in planning process.

Assists in enforcing program requirements.  Oversees the Administrative Hearing process and serves as the appeals officer for this process.  Periodically testifies in court proceedings as needed.

Assists in preparing budgets, including reviewing/updating goals and objectives, projecting costs, and preparing required documents.

Maintains current knowledge of changing technology and practices in community corrections administration by reading professional publications and legislative updates, and periodically attending seminars and training.

Periodically attends training, conferences, and meetings as required or as needed.

Serves on 24-hour call for emergencies.

Performs related duties as assigned.

I.  JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Baccalaureate Degree in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or related area, with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Possession of or ability to obtain required certifications/training within time specified by department, including First Responder, CPR, and Disease Control.

Thorough knowledge of basic criminal justice processes, and community corrections policies, procedures, and legal requirements, to include evidence-based practices and evidence-based decision making. The ability to ensure compliance by all department services.

Thorough knowledge of and ability to follow and administer personnel policies and work rules of the employer/department, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.

Ability to extract statistical data using computer programs and understand, analyze, and effectively use said data.

Ability to supervise and direct assigned personnel, including interviewing applicants, maki