Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Special Operations

Position SummaryThis high-level correctional management position assists the Deputy Commissioner of Operations and Emergency Services with the daily functions of Special Operations.  An employee in this class will prepare the Prison system emergency response plans for various emergency situations, including riots and natural disasters, and direct activities of special operational units, such as transportation, K-9, and the emergency response team. The work is performed under the direction of the Philadelphia Department of Prisons Deputy Commissioner of Operations and Emergency Services. Essential FunctionsResponsible for the oversight of the following Special Operations areas; All Emergency Response Teams, (CERT, HNT, CIT), Honor Guard, Medical Transportation Unit (MTU), Transportation, and the K-9 Unit.Provides on-site technical advice for emergency operations and is also charged with identifying, developing, and assessing the need for emergency plans.Responsible for coordinating policy development related to emergency preparedness which involves planning and implementing an emergency preparedness program.Responsible for designing training for all emergency teams within the institution, i.e., Correctional Emergency Response Team (CERT), Hostage Negotiation Team (HNT), and Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) to make more effective use of staff resources and improve staff morale, providing a higher degree of proficiency in technical operations and building team spirit.Responsible for developing plans for major and minor mock scenarios, tabletop exercises, and coordinating the training activities.Works closely with other federal, state and local law enforcement, emergency management, and correctional agencies for the exchange of training resources and expertise.Collaborates with the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management on matters that span both offices.Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesExcellent management and leadership ability.Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Organized with attention to detail.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.Understanding the problems of custody, treatment, training, and release of inmates of penal or correctional institutions.A thorough and comprehensive knowledge of an institution’s internal policies, programs, regulations, and procedures.Experience training subordinates, coordinating and directing activities and functions, evaluating performance of operations and the effectiveness of programs, and maintaining high standards or work objectives.This experience must have been gained in an administrative position, or in other positions that included the successful direction, or assistance in the direction of an entire correctional program or a major phase of such a program.Some examples of this qualifying experience are:Experience in developing plans for a multitude of emergency situations and preparing staff and equipment in a state of readiness.Experience in developing plans for major and minor mock scenarios and coordinating training activities.Experience with generally accepted crisis resolution techniques to include principles of hostage negotiation, hostage rescue, building clearing fundamentals, and tactical team structure and organization.