Chief of Security

Benefits Information

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

Responsibilities

The Chief of Security is responsible for the daily direction and supervision of security operations and any related functions. Meets the needs of the company and contract agency by making improvements in security operations without compromise, to the safety and security of the client population or staff.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversight of daily functioning of all security unit operations
• Ensuring compliance with all regulations, rules, policies, and procedures for effective and efficient security operations
• Exercising overall supervision of staff
• Selecting, hiring, evaluating job performance, employee training and development, promoting, and any disciplinary action up to termination
• Ensuring security personnel receive on-the-job security and safety training
• Developing policies relating to security operations, making revisions to current policies as required, and seeking approval through proper management channels
• Planning and responding to emergency situations, directing searches for escaped offenders
• Participating in the formulation of escape and riot control plans
• Directing the training of staff in the execution of plans, use of weapons, and control procedures
• Serving as committee member on training, budget, and policy review boards
• Making contributions to the establishment of long-range plans and corresponding schedules to achieve facility goals and objectives
• Aiding in efforts to ensure continuing and coordinated community planning
• Discussing operational issues with shifts on a regular basis
• Responding on a 24-hour, 7-day basis to significant or unusual occurrences
• Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certification required
• Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences or related field supplemented by courses in business administration preferred
• Five (5) years of progressive work experience in a correctional environment
• Two (2) years must consist of management experience directly related to the supervision, custody, classification, and treatment of adult inmates at a correctional facility
• Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others
• Ability to treat staff and inmates in a consistent manner following proper policies and procedures that apply to the organization and facility
• Above average verbal and written skills
• Ability to disseminate verbal instructions or training clearly and in a manner that is understood by the intended audience
• Ability to write memorandums and reports in a clear, concise, and accurate manner
• Possession of a working knowledge of program objectives, policies, correctional laws, applicable court orders, procedures, and requirements for managing a secure correctional facility as demonstrated by having a combination of relevant work, education, and research experience