Corrections Program Supervisor

ABOUT THE POSITION: Individuals in this classification may be assigned to work in one of the following three facilities: King County Correctional Facility - Downtown Seattle, Maleng Regional Justice Center - Kent, or the Yesler Building - Downtown Seattle
 
Specific areas of the facilities include:
(1) Community Corrections Division Intake Services Unit;
(2) KCCF or MRJC Inmate Management Services (Seattle or Kent);
(3) Community Corrections Division Electronic Home Detention;
(4) Community Corrections Division Community Center for Alternative Programs.

Assignments are based on staffing needs of the department and subject to collective bargaining bid processes. Responsibilities will include supervising section staff, overseeing daily functions, and identifying and resolving issues or problems as they arise. Will be responsible for maintaining current working knowledge of procedures related to assigned section. May serve as backup as needed to other sections.
 
As a Corrections Program Supervisor you must be able to relate well with all kinds of people, build constructive and effective relationships and have strong interpersonal skills. You must be comfortable delegating both routine and important tasks and decisions to direct reports and treat co-workers and subordinates equitably. The ideal Corrections Program Supervisor will have a strong knowledge base in the area in which the supervisor is assigned (Intake Services, Electronic Home Detention, Community Center for Alternative Programs (CCAP), or Classifications).

Additionally they must be able to organize people and activities effectively and be comfortable leading and making tough decisions. This position will supervise the CCAP unit.
 
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) is a professional and nationally recognized organization that supports safe, vibrant, and healthy communities in partnership with other criminal justice and human service agencies. DAJD operates the largest county jail in the State of Washington, housing an average daily population of more than 1400 inmates.
 
DEPARTMENT'S MISSION: The DAJD contributes to the public safety of the citizens of King County and Washington State by operating safe, secure, and humane detention facilities and community corrections programs, in an innovative and cost-effective manner.