So you want to be a Joplin City Jail administrator

The City of Joplin posted the following advertisement for the position of City  Jail Administrator:

Description:

Under general supervision, responsible for professional facility management and the administration, coordination and review of the security, treatment of inmates and administrative programs of a detention facility.  Work involves directing professional, technical, security, clerical and other staff through subordinate managerial staff.  Reports to Police Captain.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are normal for this title. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Attendance and dependability.  Must maintain confidentiality. 

General Tasks and Responsibilities:

While following tasks are necessary for this position, they are not an essential part of the duties of this position and may also be performed by other employees.

• In accordance with City policy, State Standards, Police Department Procedures and other applicable regulations, formulates facility policy and procedures for the proper operation of the facility including videotaping responsibilities.
• Plans, supervises, coordinates and reviews programs which will meet the needs for the safety, recreation, security, discipline, education, religion, health, dietary, work and general welfare of offenders and staff.
• Through subordinate supervisory and managerial staff, directs the assignment, training, supervision and evaluation of the staff. 
• Reviews and recommends decisions on all employment personnel actions as appropriate.
• Supervises and participates in the development and maintenance of the facility’s operational budget.
• Responsible to see that policies and procedures for equipment, inmate’s valuables and bond money are implemented for all jail staff.
• Supervises and participates in the study of relevant policy and procedures and makes recommendations for changes as appropriate. 
• Enforces policy and procedures for the facility.
• Supervises and participates in the study of the organization, operations and supervises and makes recommendations for improvements affecting economy, facility improvements efficiency and quality of organization, operations and services.
• On a daily basis, interacts with management and line staff, offenders with special needs, local governmental law enforcement agencies, the municipal courts and other related entities.
• Directs the participation and maintenance of a variety of standard operating records and reports necessary for proper accomplishment of facility requirements.
• Sets and meets facility goals.

Other Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities:

• The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description shall not to be construed as an exclusive or all-inclusive list of the duties associated with this position.  
• The supervisor may on occasion assign other duties which are not specifically listed in this job description, provided the employee is qualified and certified/licensed to perform these additional functions.

General Physical Requirements:

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with others and handle difficult interpersonal contacts.
• Skill in expressing oneself, clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Mathematical Ability

Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of detention facility management.
• Knowledge of pertinent corrections law, rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision and training.
• Knowledge of the concepts of treatment delivery systems.
• Knowledge of suicide prevention, classification and separation.
• Knowledge of American Correctional Association and American Jail Association requirements and standards for jails; the National Commission on Correctional Health Care Standards for Jails.

Physical Requirements

• Requires high levels of standing, bending, twisting, squatting, and carrying; manual dexterity to such a degree as to allow proper assembly, maintenance, and operation of job related equipment.
• Must be sighted, hearing, and mobile to such a degree as to not compromise safety rules or the safety of self/others while working.

Environmental Adaptability

• Skill in supervising the preparation of a variety of standard records and reports;
• Skill in applying management techniques to problems of administration and devise workable solutions;
• Skill in assigning, training, supervising and evaluating the work of others.

General Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, behavioral science, business management, or another acceptable related field.
• A minimum of five years of full time supervisory experience, preferably in full time professional correctional work primarily in an institutional setting.  
• Must not have a criminal record or any felony convictions.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to successfully complete a thorough background check, and successfully complete a physical exam and drug test.