Director of Operations
1 month ago
Bridgeton
Job Description This position oversees all aspects of the Operations Department and reports to the Site Administrator. Required Knowledge & Abilities: • Principles of offender supervision., • Modern correctional principles and practices as they relate to resident accountability and security best practices., • Knowledge of management and supervisory principles; investigative techniques and procedures., • Knowledge of ACA and PREA standards., • Knowledge of communication styles that foster effective and professional interaction with staff, residents and agency representatives., • Responsible for the overall supervision of the operations department., • Oversee processes and procedures for the movement of residents in line with company procedures., • Ensures that accurate population counts are maintained., • Oversight of Resident Medication Logs including destruction of sharps., • Ensure that all substance abuse testing follows contract agency standards., • Maintains oversight of all hiring and orientation of new employees., • Oversee compliance with the scheduling and transportation of residents., • Ensure that staffing levels are maintained and overtime is held to a minimum., • Ensures safety, security and housekeeping services for the location in accordance with company standards., • Oversees staff in maintaining regulatory compliance with all contracting agency standards., • Ensure all operations reports (i.e. Shift, Environmental etc.) are completed in a timely manner., • Ensures Department compliance and proficiency in Crisis Intervention and Emergency Response Procedures., • Maintain and update all SOP’s and Emergency Procedures., • Maintains effective working relationships with contracting agencies. Minimum requirements are a bachelor’s degree in business, human services, or criminal justice and 3 years of experience in management, supervision or service delivery. Additional job experience may be substituted for bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis. #ZR