BASIC FUNCTION:
To assist the Superintendent in managing and administering the operations of the Ramsey County Correctional Facility, to act in the capacity of the Superintendent in the Superintendent's absence; and perform related duties as assigned. This position is designated on-site.
 
 PLEASE NOTE: 
 Interested candidates must include both a resume attachment as well as a cover letter detailing their experience including the size of the organization(s) and scope of responsibilities. 
 
 This position will remain open for application until filled. Applicants should respond promptly as an initial screening of resumes will occur on Wednesday March 22, 2024.
 
 If an internal candidate is selected, salary will be set in accordance with the personnel rules, i.e., promotion, transfer, or voluntary reduction.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

1. Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace. 
2. Assist in the planning, implementation, coordination of the facility’s activities to meet the facility’s goals and objectives.
3. Ensure compliance with applicable Federal and State laws, rules, regulations, and licensing requirements.
4. Develop, implement, and maintain administrative, safety, security, and other policies and procedures; prepare regular and special reports as required.
5. Ensure that policies and procedures are consistent with County and Department policies, relevant federal, state, and local laws, licensing requirements, nationally recognized correctional standards, and Best Practices for correctional institutions.
6. Act as facility liaison with allied criminal justice agencies, the Ramsey County Bench, community agencies, other County departments, and the public for the purpose of coordinating justice activities and other division activities.
7. Administer personnel functions related to testing, interviewing, selecting, training, and employee misconduct in coordination with the Department’s Administrative Services Division. 
8. Act as final arbiter over appeal processes for client grievances, serious incident reports, assaults, contraband, and client injuries.
9. Review and approve work schedules, work assignments, and daily staff coverage (and the implementation of each), and time sheets.
10. Assist the Superintendent in preparing and administering the divisional operating budget and overseeing the ongoing monitoring of the facility's fiscal activities and the control of property and supply inventories.
11. Develop and implement a quality assurance plan to ensure proper running of the facility, particularly during evening hours and the weekend.
12. Oversee client casework and program group living services.
13. In collaboration with the field probation, ensures that a transitional plan is in place for probationers exiting the facility and that activities related to this are coordinated.
14. Oversee the development of appropriate programming - within the facility with a view to maximizing time spent in productive day opportunities.
15. Assist in overseeing the maintenance of physical plant operations and repairs, oversight of vendor and service contracts.
16. Monitor and work with Health and Mental Health contractors, staff, and other providers in providing quality services to facility residents.
17. Oversee the coordination and implementation of evidenced based programming for residents at the RCCF. 
18. Oversee the coordination and implementation of the resident Work Release program, the Community Alternatives Program (CAP)., furloughs, and releases.
19. Oversee the operations and administrative captains, facility managers and supervisors to ensure facility policies and procedures adhere to best practices and are keeping in line with DOC 2960.00 licensing requirements.
20. Determine and direct the work related to writing and implementation of appropriate grants to support the resident population.
21. Collaborate with local law enforcement, and the Ramsey County Sheriff in any efforts related to intakes, transfer, transportation, or release of residents between facilities. 

1. Oversee the coordination and implementation of evidenced based programming for residents at the RCCF. 
2. Oversee the coordination and implementation of the resident Work Release program, the Community Alternatives Program (CAP)., furloughs, and releases.
3. Oversee the operations and administrative captains, facility managers and supervisors to ensure facility policies and procedures adhere to best practices and are keeping in line with DOC 2960.00 licensing requirements.
4. Determine and direct the work related to writing and implementation of appropriate grants to support the resident population.
5. Collaborate with local law enforcement, and the Ramsey County Sheriff in any efforts related to intakes, transfer, transportation, or release of residents between facilities. 

• Knowledge of the Best Practice principles and practices in the field of corrections, particularly as they relate to client care, with an emphasis on juvenile or adult care depending on assignment.
• Knowledge of the principles of management, supervision, and custodial care practices in detention facilities, including safety, security, and control principles.
• Knowledge of the role of criminal justice system agencies.
• Knowledge of Evidence Based Practices related to the facility to which assigned.
• Knowledge of County policies and procedures, State standards, legal responsibilities, and procedures relating to the operation of the facility to which assigned.
• Knowledge of Ramsey County personnel rules, regulations, and policies, and of the applicable union contracts.
• Skill in human relations, including interacting with clients, managing conflict, and effecting change.
• Skill in resolving problems.
• Ability to direct the activities of a large, complex facility in the absence of the superintendent.
• Ability to plan work and to train, supervise, coach, and motivate subordinates.
• Ability to assist with budget development and the effective allocation of resources.
• Ability to plan, develop, and implement policies, procedures, and programs. 
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and organizations in the criminal justice field, with licensing agencies and inspectors, and with the general public.
• Ability to develop relationships with the community.
• Ability to collaborate with other divisions of the Department.
• Ability to develop and implement programing for clients depending on assignment.
• Ability to oversee contracted services, and the maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment.
• Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate resources to provide an effective rehabilitation program for clients.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Business Management, or a related field.

Experience: Eight years of experience in corrections, including at least two years’ experience in a supervisory position.

Desired Experience: Managerial experience preferred plus an advanced degree and demonstration of continued professional development and knowledge of current detention practice; experience developing or administering programming program for clients, knowledge of, experience in and ability to implement evidence-based practices in a detention facility or organization.  

Substitution: Twelve years of experience in corrections, including at least two years of facility experience and two years in a supervisory position, or any combination of secondary education and experience that equals twelve years with two of those years of facility experience and two years of supervisory level experience.  

Certifications/Licensure:  Valid Driver Licenses. 

This is an unclassified, at-will position, holding a confidential relation to the department head or elected official.   This position requires an open screening and selection process.  There is no exam for this unclassified, at-will, position.  All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the department for consideration.  Please read below for further instructions.
 
 Definition of Unclassified from the Ramsey County Personnel Act:
 Subdivision 1. General. "The appointing authority may discharge employees in the unclassified service with or without cause. Employees in the unclassified service have no right to a grievance appeal from discharge or other disciplinary action under sections 383A.281 to 383A.301. An employee in an unclassified position shall not have tenure but shall be entitled to all benefits associated with tenure such as vacation leave, sick leave, health insurance, and other benefits as determined by the county board."
 
Interested candidates may apply by completing the online application and attaching a resume and cover letter detailing their experience including the size of the organization(s) and scope of responsibilities. 
 
To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application (Download PDF reader).
 
Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from appointment, or removed from employment.
 
E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.
 
Equal Opportunity Employer:  Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance or national origin.
The letter of interest, resume and the application may be sent electronically by attaching the materials to the online posting.  If you have difficulty uploading your resume or cover letter you may contact Patrick Lemmon at: Patrick.Lemmon@co.ramsey.mn.us or by phone at 651-266-2703.