Dcc Director

DCC DIRECTOR Date: Mar 4, 2024 Req ID: 37939 Location: North Little Rock - HQ, AR, US, 72114 Category: DEPT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION Anticipated Starting Salary: $120,543.00 Position Number: 22083680 County: Pulaski Posting End Date: 3/11/2024 Anticipated Starting Salary: $120,543.00 DOC HQ - North Little Rock The mission of the Department of Corrections is to be a public safety resource for Arkansas families by providing professional management solutions and evidence-based rehabilitative initiatives for offenders. All DOC positions are designated as Safety Sensitive Positions and are subject to random drug testing pursuant to the Secretarial Directive governing Personnel Drug Testing. Medical marijuana usage, as defined in Amendment 93 of the Arkansas Constitution, prohibits Personnel in a Safety-Sensitive Position from the use of medical marijuana even if they are qualifying patient under the amendment and/or hold a registry identification card. Department Personnel are prohibited from the use or possession of a medicinal marijuana card pursuant to this policy and state law. Position InformationClass Code: U084UGrade: SE02FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPTSalary Range: $120,543.00 - $157,100.00SummaryThe Director of the Division of Community Correction is responsible for administering the division and its facilities and services. The Division of Community Correction supervises more than 60,000 offenders throughout the state. The division is responsible for adult parole, post-release supervision, probation supervision, and the operation of six licensed residential treatment centers. ACC is working to make Arkansas safer by changing offender behavior through evidence-based approaches, programs, and services. FunctionsAdministers the Division of Community Correction and supervises the administration of all facilities, programs, and services under the Division of Community Correction’s jurisdiction. Employs such personnel as are required in the administration of the provisions of this act, provided that the employment of personnel shall be following the applicable laws and personnel rules of the state. Institutes programs for the training and development of personnel within the Division of Community Correction and has the authority to suspend, discharge, or otherwise discipline personnel following policies prescribed by the Board of Corrections. Produces annual reports to the Board of Corrections, which will be forwarded to the Governor and the General Assembly regarding the work of the Division of Community Correction including statistics and other data, income derived from fee collection, a summary of expenditures of the Division of Community Correction, progress reports regarding internal issues such as offender success, programming development, bed space utilization, and future needs. Cooperates with the Division of Correction, the Post-Prison Transfer Board, the Arkansas Sentencing Commission, judicial districts, counties, and municipalities to provide the guidance and services required to ensure a full range of correctional and community correction options for the state. Testifies before the legislature as requested and communicates with Board members and other stakeholders regarding the Division of Community Correction. Performs other duties as assigned. DimensionsKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of the principles of management, public administration, and correctional administration. Knowledge of the mission, goals, and objectives of the division. Knowledge of laws, regulations, and standards applicable to the supervision of adult offenders. Knowledge of the organization and operations of the division. Ability to plan, organize, and direct division operations. Ability to administer a multi-faceted operation utilizing management personnel. Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in devising and installing division rules and regulations. Ability to analyze, evaluate, and report on the operations and effectiveness of division programs. Minimum QualificationsThe formal education equivalent of a master’s degree in public administration, criminal justice, business administration, corrections, social sciences, or related field; twelve years of progressively more responsible experience in the field of corrections; including six years in an administrative and supervisory capacity. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB-RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE. LicensesThe State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Nearest Major Market:Little Rock