Director of Corrections

Our Client, a Government Relations Services company, is looking for a Director of Corrections & Rehabilitation for their Fulltime location.

Responsibilities:

• Provides overall leadership, direction, and administration for the Department of Correction and Rehabilitation.
• Oversee the operations, staffing, and fiscal management of all correctional and rehabilitative facilities, programs, and services.
• Supervises the Administrator of Corrections, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the client Corrections and Rehabilitation Center.
• Develops and implements the department's strategic vision, policies, and performance goals, aligned with the City's mission and public safety objectives.
• Directs the development of comprehensive policies, procedures, post orders, and emergency plans, ensuring alignment with ACA, NCCHC, and Missouri Jail Standards.
• Collaborates with the Health Department to integrate correctional healthcare, behavioral health, and substance use disorder treatment within facility operations.
• Partners with the Municipal Court, Kansas City Police Department, and client organizations to ensure efficient intake, booking, release, and reentry processes.
• Oversees workforce planning, recruitment, and training strategies to ensure a professional, well-trained staff dedicated to humane and trauma-informed practices.
• Directs development and administration of the department's operating and capital budgets; ensures fiscal accountability and efficient resource allocation.
• Promote partnerships with client service providers and advocacy organizations to support reentry, rehabilitation, and alternatives to incarceration.
• Serves as the department's principal spokesperson, representing DOCR to the Mayor, City Council, media, and client groups.
• Ensures continuous compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing correctional operations, labor relations, and workplace safety.
• Leads strategic planning and transition activities for both the temporary and permanent CCRC facilities.
• Fosters a positive organizational culture emphasizing ethics, accountability, diversity, and professional development.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Modern correctional and rehabilitative administration principles, including direct supervision and Strategic Inmate Management (SIM).
• Behavioral health, medical, and substance use disorder treatment operations in correctional settings.
• Organizational leadership, fiscal administration, and public-sector governance.
• Federal, state, and municipal laws, regulations, and standards governing jail operations and detainee rights.
• Principles of trauma-informed care, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Intergovernmental relations and client collaboration models.
• Ability to: Lead a large, multidisciplinary department with professionalism and integrity.
• Develop and implement complex operational, policy, and programmatic strategies.
• Build trust and maintain strong relationships with justice, health, and client partners.
• Communicate effectively with elected officials, staff, and the public, both orally and in writing.
• Analyze complex issues and make sound, evidence-based decisions under pressure.
• Inspire and develop a high-performing, mission-driven workforce.
• Direct supervision of the Administrator of Corrections, with overall executive oversight of all correctional, rehabilitative, medical, and administrative staff within the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in correctional administration, law enforcement, or public-sector leadership, including five (5) years in a senior executive role.
• Preference given to candidates with experience integrating healthcare and rehabilitation programs into correctional systems.
• Education Required Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in criminal justice, public administration, behavioral health, leadership and management or public safety.
• Preference given to candidates with a graduate level degree or higher in criminal justice, public administration, behavioral health, leadership and management or public safety.

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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