All positions require that the applicant be a resident of Wyandotte county or willing to relocate within (12) months from the date of hire. As a condition of employment all employees must pass a post offer physical examination and drug screen. And submit proof of identity and employment eligibility.

Oversees all aspects of Juvenile Detention Center (JDC) operations and programs.  Tasks range from developing policies and procedures to interfacing with other local, state, and federal agencies.  Reports to the Sheriff of Wyandotte County.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 
•    Oversees the daily operations and strategic planning for the Wyandotte County Juvenile Detention Center.
•    Authority over all operations, programs, staff, services and contracts of the Department.
•    Sets goals, visions, and purposes of the Department.
•    Responsible for organizing, directing and coordinating programs and activities for the Juvenile Detention Center.
•    Develops and oversees the implementation of JDC policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the licensing requirements of local, states, and federal regulations and in accordance with the American Correctional Association.
•    Authority and responsibility for hiring and disciplining all staff members in the Department.
•    Develops and sets the direction of the JDC training curriculum.
•    Completes personnel performance evaluations.
•    Prepares and manages the annual department budget and day-to-day operational costs. 
•    Collaborates with the Sheriff’s fiscal manager regarding the Juvenile Detention Center funding needs
•    Liaison to Juvenile Court, SRS, KDHE, and other agencies that provide services to juveniles.
•    Responsible for establishing and formulating goals for the Juvenile Detention Center.  Reviews goals on an annual basis.
•    Reviews staff reports and prepares statistical and compliance reports.
•    Oversees contract negotiations with the vendors.
•    Performs other duties as required.

Training and Experience (position requirements at entry):

Preferred master’s degree and or a bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Corrections, or related field, 21 years of age by date of hire, United Stated Citizen. Preferred experience of five to ten years of administrative experience in Juvenile detention center setting, including at least two years of supervisory responsibilities.  Maintain use of force certification.  Knowledge of Kansas licensing regulations for secure detention centers. Knowledge of American Correctional Association standards for accreditation of detention centers.  Ability to establish rapport with staff members, juvenile residents, other county departments, other local, state and federal agencies and the public.  Experience and ability in managing a multi-million-dollar budget.
No misdemeanor convictions involving moral character, perjury or false statements as outlined in the Kansas Statutes and no chronic record of misdemeanors, no felony convictions. 
Each person having contact with juveniles shall demonstrate emotional maturity, sound judgment, and a sound knowledge of the developmental needs of children.

Physical Requirements:  
Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing.
Ability to employ restraint techniques. More specific information about State required interventions and trainings can be found at REGULATIONS FOR LICENSING DETENTION AND SECURE CARE CENTER FORCHILDREN AND YOUTH
Incumbents may be subjected to personal injury, physical violence, electrical currents, odors, blood, body fluids.
Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Must pass a general psychology exam.
Must pass a Computer Voice Stress Analysis.
Must be available to respond to urgent needs of the JDC facility outside of normal business hours.

Salary Range:

$36.30 - $56.69 per hour

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce.

To apply visit: 
https://wycokck.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/RECExternalCareers/job/Juvenile-Justice-Center/Juvenile-Detention-Administrator_JR25-00135

If you need to reach a member of the Human Resources staff, please contact the mainline (913) 573-5660 or email the staff member.