Correctional Housing Unit Manager

About This Role

This role involves managing an institutional housing unit within a medium-custody or close-custody correctional facility. The manager works closely with programs and custody staff to coordinate services and oversee the programmatic and operational orientation of inmates.

Responsibilities

• Manage an institutional housing unit within a medium-custody or close-custody institution
• Work closely with programs and custody staff in the coordination of services
• Oversee the programmatic/operational orientation of inmates, including education, mental health, administrative and disciplinary restrictive housing, and work assignments
• Exercise overall accountability and responsibility for the housing unit (medium-custody)
• Approve unit classification and disciplinary committees (medium-custody)
• Supervise Correctional Housing Unit Manager I’s (medium-custody)
• Supervise Sergeants (close-custody)

Requirements

• High School or GED diploma
• 5 years of correctional experience
• 2 years of supervisory experience
• Eligibility for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission
• Thorough knowledge of discipline methods and procedures for inmates
• Thorough knowledge of programs/rehabilitation for inmates
• Thorough knowledge of supportive counseling and interviewing techniques
• Skill in supervisory and managerial techniques
• Ability to evaluate information concerning an individual’s past experience, training, attitude, social environment, and mental capabilities
• Ability to prepare reports, both written and oral
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective relationship with inmates, inmates' families, and professional personnel

Qualifications

• High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 years of correctional experience, two of which must have been at the supervisory level; or an equivalent combination of education and experience