Lea County, New Mexico · 3 weeks ago
Detention Center - Director
Lovington, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expLea County, New Mexico is seeking a Detention Center Director to oversee the operations of the detention center. The role involves ensuring safety and security, compliance with regulations, and managing personnel and budgetary operations.
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Responsibilities
The Director serves as a member of the Assistant County Manager's leadership team and provides recommendations on goals, policy, strategic decision-making, detention operations and personnel development while overseeing the overall operations of the detention center
Responsible for the safety and security of the detention center, its personnel, inmates and general public
Responsible for requesting outside affiliated law enforcement agencies for assistance when an appropriate need arises and summoning additional personnel as needed
Ensures compliance with federal, state and local rules, regulations and legislation along with county and detention policy and procedures
Ensures proper execution of operational processes including planning, scheduling, procurement, grants, process controls, financial, commissary, medical/pharmaceutical and mutual aid agreements performance; coordinates daily operations and monitors the achievement of objectives
Responds to all calls in the event of an emergency involving detention inmates, personnel or public. Responsible for internal affairs investigations
Collaborates with subordinate division leaders within the department individually and as a group on administrative policy along with detention center operations to focus on streamlined processes and develop efficient workflow processes and procedures
Collaborates with the Assistant County Manager on briefings to County management and the Board of County Commissioners
Reviews any change in law or regulations which pertain to inmate care, custody, housing and safety. Monitors and reviews industry practices and service trends; recommends operational and policy improvements
Develops the detention center's conceptual and long-range plans and annual operating budget with particular emphasis on divisions and safety; monitors budgetary expenditures and inventory, tracks detention statistics and evaluates performance measures and processes to improve operations
Monitors contract services ensuring the terms of contracts are fulfilled and cost effective to the needs of the detention center along with overseeing report status of external vendor contracts
Responsible for hiring of detention personnel. Directly supervises exempt and non-exempt personnel to include the training, promoting, counseling, discipline and evaluating performance of staff
Manages the marketing, communications and community education functions for the detention center and coordinates its involvement in community and special events
Works in collaboration with internal County departments and divisions, outside agencies and the public to focus on streamlined subject matter resolutions
Represents the detention center at meetings of local leaders, advisory councils, leagues, associations, affiliations, etc
The duties and tasks of the Director are not limited to those listed above. Employee will perform functions, duties or assignments as directed by the Assistant County Manager, County Manager or the Board of County Commissioners consistent with ability and expertise
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required
Degree from an accredited college or university in related field
Relevant experience or certification may substitute for education
Five (5) years' experience in public or business administration, law enforcement administration or corrections administration preferred, with emphasis in fiscal operations or personnel administration
Knowledge of operations and management of inmate supervision and services
Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to inmates' rights
Knowledge of budgeting, cost control, project management principles and evaluation techniques
Valid New Mexico driver's license
Ability to follow and provide effective communication verbally and in writing
Good communications and public relations skills required
Thorough knowledge of planning, programming and operations
Proficiency using the full suite of Microsoft Office technologies, Zoom and other virtual platform conferencing technologies; experienced and comfortable with using presentation, teaching, and delivery technologies; comfortable and familiar with design and development technology
Skill in managing work forces involved with diverse projects in various locations and in positive group problem solving through regular staff meetings
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department head(s), subordinate supervisors, employees and the public
Skilled in planning, directing, and administering behavioral health programs and systems
Skilled in planning and implementing policies and procedures
Ability to recognize, maintain, and work with confidential information
Ability to develop long-term plans and programs and to evaluate work accomplishments
Strong analytical and practical problem-solving skills to address complex problems of a non-routine nature bringing together the people and resources needed to address issues or obstacles that prevent progress toward goals
Strong relationship-building skills, ability to work well with others and provide support for team members' professional goals and development; Strong time-management and project management skills and ability to set and reach goals and deadlines
Ability to think both strategically and creatively when identifying, developing, and planning large-scale curricula and training initiatives, with a goal of creating a system-wide court core curriculum that aligns with strategic education goals and objectives
Ability to perform essential duties and fulfill professional and administrative responsibilities
Ability to travel as necessary to trainings, conferences, meetings, and other events; and to maintain a flexible work schedule that could routinely and will require early mornings and/or late evening work commitments
Ability to perform essential duties and adapt to working conditions
No history or pattern of reckless driving, DWI or irresponsible driving in the last five years
No history of felony or misdemeanor criminal convictions involving moral turpitude, violence, distribution of controlled substances, or dishonesty
Preferred
Five (5) years' experience in public or business administration, law enforcement administration or corrections administration preferred, with emphasis in fiscal operations or personnel administration
Certified Jail Administer certification preferred
Company
Lea County, New Mexico
Lea County, New Mexico serves more than 75,000 residents with a commitment to public service, transparency, and community engagement.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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