Oneida County

Job Description

SUMMARY    The Assistant Jail Administrator is responsible to assist the Jail Administrator in the operations and programs in the Correction's division. Assumes the duties, responsibilities, and the authority of the Jail Administrator in the jail. The Assistant Jail Administrator shall assign and direct subordinates, ensuring that all policy, rules, regulations, orders, procedures and directives are enforced and implemented. The Assistant Jail Administrator shall make independent decisions or recommendations in the hiring, promotion, transfer, discipline or discharge of department employees in accordance with Sheriff's Office Policy and Procedures, Oneida County Code, and Wisconsin Statutes. The Assistant Jail Administrator is directly accountable to the Jail Administrator to assist with the implementation of all of the Sheriff's orders and direction concerning the operation of the Corrections Division. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Manage inmate complaint process and investigate complaints as required. Manage all aspects of the inmate disciplinary program and any related proceedings by providing due process as required by law.

Manage division supervisors and counsel personnel as required. Assist in the professional development of division personnel and perform supervisory employee performance evaluations. Relieve from duty any personnel considered incapable of performing required duties.

Manage Huber law and work release programs. Supervision of Classification Officers and prepare, maintain, and interpret jail records in accordance with jail policies, state law and applicable administrative rules.

Manage all required inmate health care program for the needs of inmates and coordinate with outside agencies for inmate rehabilitation.

Manage and organize people and resources toward the effective and efficient pursuit of department and division objectives.

Meet with the Jail Administrator and other management staff to discuss policies, procedures, and programs that affect the operation of the division. Participate as needed to assist with department-wide planning and program development. Attend meetings as required to represent the division, as requested by the Jail Administrator.

Any other duty as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES    Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions or directions and exercise sound leadership skills.

Ability and willingness to assume responsibility and ability and willingness to supervise other.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, associates and the public.

Ability to make appropriate decisions under both routine and high stress conditions.

Ability to exercise and demonstrate professionalism, good judgment, integrity, discretion, dependability, enthusiasm and initiative.

Ability to plan, organize, implement the operations and programs in the Division.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to operate computer keyboard/typewriter, restraint devices, two-way radios, camera, and calculator.

Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing skilled movements such as baton and riot gear.

Ability to exert mildly heavy physical effort including lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling.

Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.

Ability to exert extreme physical force to restrain and subdue persons.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Degree.

Three years of supervisory corrections or law enforcement experience.

Associate Degree

LANGUAGE SKILLS    Must possess clear speaking ability and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS   Good basic mathematical skills.

REASONING ABILITY   Must have the ability to evaluate situations, based on training/experience and policy/procedures, and make good  decisions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS  

State of Wisconsin Certified Corrections Officer.

Valid Wisconsin driver's license.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to work in an enclosed jail environment for scheduled shifts.