Director, Classification & Unit Management

SUMMARY

The Director, Classification & Unit Management oversees and provides direction and guidance in regard to CoreCivic's inmate classification and unit management systems. This role monitors the implementation and management of the classification system to ensure inmates are being classified and housed according to guidelines set forth in company policy and customer contract. The incumbent also provides oversight, direction, training and implementation support for CoreCivic's unit management system.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develops, implements, and manages the company's approved Classification system.
• Maintains the system to ensure it considers all relevant factors and that each factor is consistently weighed in determining offender status and placement.
• Maintains and reviews the system to correct deficiencies and ensure policy compliance.
• Assists in the development of appropriate training materials and curricula to train company personnel in the areas of Classification and Unit Management.
• Coordinates with facility training managers for the delivery of required and/or specialized staff training programs.
• Directs classification and unit management activities during facility activations, in accordance with policy, procedure and company objectives.
• Conducts training or onboarding for new classification and unit management leadership teams in support of company goals.
• Communicates Classification programs and performance data to appropriate departments through regular statistical reports.
• Provides information to government partners, judges, attorneys, and other court personnel regarding the application of the systems under areas of responsibility as needed.
• Interacts professionally with stakeholders, to include customers, community advocates, and volunteer organizations.
• Testifies in court as an expert witness regarding Classification.
• Reviews applicable policies and procedures to determine accuracy and need for revision.
• Maintains facility operations related to classification and unit management.
• Provides training, guidance and technical assistance to unit teams and facility classification staff.
• Conducts staff assistance reviews and audits relative to classifications and unit management functions.
• Aids facilities in the development of corrective action plans.
• Participates in business development opportunities, to include proposals for new contracts.
• Determines staffing levels and equipment and supply cost-outs for prospective contracts.
• Engages and trains unit teams in CoreCivic's Go Further Reentry Program, to ensure successful delivery and communication of program and company goals to unit management and other facility staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Social or Behavioral Science or a closely related field is required.
• Six years of correctional management level experience, including three years of supervisory experience is required.
• Additional qualifying work experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.