Assistant Chief of Security

About the role

The Assistant Chief of Security plays a crucial role in ensuring the highest quality care in secure settings. They assist with the overall security plan and security operations, promoting compliance with policies and enforcing rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the overall security plan and security operations
• Supervise the enforcement of applicable policies, procedures, rules, regulations and standards
• Assign, train, supervise and evaluate the work of staff who provide security and security-related functions
• Interview and recommend applicants for employment
• Review and/or make decisions on personnel actions, as appropriate
• Communicate effectively and coherently with various stakeholders
• Prepare or direct the preparation of shift logs, disciplinary reports, attendance records, incident reports, administrative disciplinary decisions, inmate/resident cell assignments and other administrative reports and records

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in a social or behavioral science or other acceptable related field
• Four years professional correctional work experience which includes two years in a supervisory capacity preferred
• Must demonstrate a knowledge of correctional custody methods and techniques, pertinent facility rules, regulations and standards, practices and principles of supervision and training and practices and principles of management
• A valid driver's license is required

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of correctional custody methods and techniques
• Ability to enforce policies and procedures
• Ability to manage and train staff

Pay

$82,000.00 - $84,000.00 / per year

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

N/A