ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF OPERATIONS (HARRISBURG)

Position Overview:

The Assistant Superintendent of Operations is responsible for initiating and implementing new methods and procedures to enhance the efficiencies of operations for their facility. The incumbent in this position monitors the daily functions of the facility to ensure orderly operations of Operation areas and acts as Chief Administrative Officer in the absence of the Superintendent. This role is critical to the success of the facility and supervises a team of operation managers, security staff, dietary staff, and engineering/maintenance workers. This position would be an excellent fit for someone with a passion for criminal justice reform and rehabilitation. The Department of Juvenile Justice welcomes applicants who are looking for a dynamic opportunity with a purpose to apply!

Essential Functions:

• Under administrative direction, serves as the Assistant Superintendent of Operations.  
• Serves as full line supervisor.
• Completes inspection tours of facility to ensure compliance with safety and security standards and makes recommendations to the Superintendent of any changes and problem areas needing improvement.  
• Reviews data to assist and confer with Superintendent in establishing overall institution policies, and facility budget preparation.
• Attends administrative staff meetings and conferences.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to a bachelor’s degree or advanced degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in criminal justice, education, psychology, social work, or a closely related social science.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience managing projects or people in a public or business organization with two (2) years of specific experience serving adolescents or young adults who are involved with the legal, child welfare, or behavioral health system.

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance):

• Prefers management experience within a juvenile justice secure facility or other residential setting.
• Prefers management experience in a collective bargaining environment, specifically following a labor contract while managing staff.
• Prefers knowledge of juvenile justice best practices including community-based alternatives to incarceration, Prison Rape Elimination Act requirements, and strategies to reduce confinement.
• Prefers facility operations and maintenance experience.
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