This is the third class in the Institution Management Series for positions responsible for the management of larger, more complex correctional field units or youth institutions. Positions direct all administrative and operational activities providing security, treatment, and associated programs for adult or youth offenders. This class is distinguished from the Institution Superintendent class by its responsibility for directing larger, more diverse facilities that entail a broader scope of security, programs, and support staff.

Complexity of Work: Positions in this class perform work of considerable difficulty in connection with daily operations to carry out the mission of the institution by planning and directing the total operation of the larger or more programmatically complex correctional field units and youth institutions. Positions establish and review institutional procedures in accordance with existing guidelines and departmental policies and procedures; review and direct human resources functions; develop extensive budgets and approve sizable expenditures; and establish standards for a large number of treatment, security, safety, and maintenance programs. Positions in this class approve special treatment and activity programs for offenders; and approve or disapprove recommendations made by adjustment and classification hearing committees to assure quality treatment: safe and secure confinement, and resolve any issues, complaints or concerns from offenders, families or representatives.

Supervision Given: Provides supervision to Institution Managers and/or other professional and support staff who manage treatment, security, and administrative activities.

Supervision Received: Receives general direction from a Corrections Regional Administrator, Corrections operations` Chief, or other administrative position.

Scope: The work affects the total operations of the facility, the treatment and security of all offenders assigned to the unit, and the safety of staff and the community.

Impact of Actions: Actions and decisions have major impact upon all aspects of facility operation. Inappropriate decisions could result in long-term costs to the agency in the forms of time, money, and public relations, as well as in ineffective services to offenders.

Personal Contacts: Positions have frequent internal and external contact with state government, law enforcement and judicial officials; offenders and their families: local government representatives and community groups; and vendors regarding matters such as offender status, treatment and security issues, and administrative functions to exchange pertinent information, coordinate work activities, assure proper treatment and safe and secure confinement of offenders and establish and maintain effective working relationships in the community.

Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of the criminal justice system; treatment programs for offenders; facility security; and administration/operations support functions.

Skills: None identified for this class.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to manage an institution budget: to develop and interpret policies and procedures; to oversee diverse functions; and to manage a sizable subordinate staff.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: None.

Education or Training: Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in criminal justice, public administration, or a related field.

Level and Type of Experience: Progressively responsible supervisory experience in the areas of treatment, security, and administrative support functions.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

This class and the Institution Superintendent class replace the Corrections Facility Director A class as a result of a Classification Review/Specification Update study, effective September 1991.

Last updated: 9/1/91