Correctional Institution Deputy Superintendent

Organization: Youth Services – Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional Agency. Contact: Pamela Wilson, pamela.wilson@dys.ohio.gov. Work location: 4321 Green Road, Highland Hills, Ohio 44128, United States.

About the Role

DYS is seeking a Correctional Institution Deputy Superintendent at the Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility (CHJCF) in Highland Hills, Ohio. This position plans, directs, and administers all direct service programs (Operations, Unit Management, and Youth Custody) at CHJCF.

• Establishes departmental goals and evaluates progress annually.
• Supervises and evaluates performance, recommends retention, and approves leave of assigned staff.
• Initiates investigations, recommends discipline, and serves as pre‑disciplinary meeting facilitator.
• Develops and implements control, custody, and treatment policies and procedures for direct services to ensure compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards.
• Prepares and/or directs the preparation of required reports including Youth Incident Reports, Youth Behavior Incident Reports, and Institutional Disciplinary Committee meetings.
• Coordinates all security matters related to control of on‑site contractors including personnel, equipment, and tool control.
• Directs all aspects of unit management including security, sanitation, discipline, and chemical control.
• Acts as Administrative Duty Officer on call evenings and weekends for emergencies on a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following qualification pathways:

• Department of Rehabilitation & Correction pathway: 3 years experience in criminal justice field; 2 years experience in supervisory, managerial, administrative, program management, or program development; 18 months training or experience in budgeting; 3 courses or 9 months experience in labor relations/employee relations.
• Department of Youth Services – Undergraduate core program pathway: Completion of undergraduate core program in business or public administration, behavioral or social science (e.g., social work, psychology, criminal justice, criminology) or law enforcement; 3 years experience in supervisory, managerial, administrative, program management, or program development; 18 months training or experience in budgeting; 3 courses or 9 months training or experience in labor relations/employee relations.
• Department of Youth Services – Graduate core program pathway: Completion of graduate core program in business or public administration, behavioral or social science (e.g., social work, psychology, criminal justice, criminology) or law enforcement; 2 years experience in supervisory, managerial, administrative, program management, or program development; 18 months training or experience in budgeting; 3 courses or 9 months training or experience in labor relations/employee relations.
• Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Compensation

Pay Range 14 (Exempt) – Hourly and Annual rates by step:

StepHourlyAnnual Step 1$40.40$84,032.00 Step 2$42.70$88,816.00 Step 3$44.99$93,579.20 Step 4$47.43$98,654.40 Step 5$50.12$104,249.60 Step 6$52.90$110,032.00 Step 7$55.09$114,587.20 Step 8$57.67$119,953.60

Schedule

• Permanent – Full Time
• Work Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (flexible)
• Rotating on‑call duty as Administrative Duty Officer evenings and weekends for emergencies

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Free Dental, Vision, and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off including vacation, personal, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Benefits eligibility depends on a number of factors; the agency contact can provide specific information for this position. The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace and an ADA‑compliant employer committed to disability inclusion and reasonable accommodation.