Deputy Director, Juvenile Justice Center

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CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Deputy Director, Juvenile Justice Center

SALARY:

$85,360.42 - $121,494.51

DEPARTMENT:

Juvenile Justice Center

Opening Date:

06/17/2026

Closing Date:

07/02/2026 12:00 a.m.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period

CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The current start time for this position is 8:00 a.m. Must be available outside of normal business hours on a 24/7 basis.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under direction of the Juvenile Justice Center Director, administers policies and procedures regarding the oversight, care and custody of youth at the Juvenile Justice Center.  Oversees various services and programs including detention, intake, transportation and operations. Available on a 24-hour-per-day, 7-day-per-week basis in a shared responsibility with the Director of Juvenile Justice to ensure continuous facility coverage, emergency response, and administrative readiness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Administers policies and procedures regarding the oversight, care and custody of youth at the Juvenile Justice Center. 

Oversees various services and programs, including but not limited to detention, intake, transport services, facilities and operations, staff orientation and training, security and food service.

Participates in labor relations functions, such as grievance processing and staff selection.

Evaluates and verifies staff performance through the review of completed work assignments and techniques.

Identifies staff development and training needs and coordinates orientation and training initiatives.

Monitors employee performance and manages investigations and disciplinary matters.

Oversees staff scheduling ensuring compliance with bargaining agreements.

Conducts the investigation of allegations of institutional abuse and coordinates the involvement of outside agencies.

Coordinates the annual licensing audit and communicates opportunities for improvement.

Assists in purchasing equipment, supplies and materials for the Juvenile Justice Center.

Assists the Director with all other duties as assigned. 

Acts as the Director of the Juvenile Justice Center in their absence.

Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.

Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Guidance and Counseling, Education, Business Administration or Criminal Justice or a related field

• Four (4) years of experience with youth in a residential/detention facility, social services field or a related setting

• 2 years of experience in the supervision of staff

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Guidance and Counseling, Education, Business Administration or Criminal Justice or a related field

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Residential best practices and the ability to apply policy and procedure

• Juvenile codes, Juvenile Facility Accreditation Standards, and other statutes, ordinances and case law pertaining to the care of juveniles.

• Current trends and methods of addressing delinquency

• Juvenile justice reforms that emphasize residential care

• Principles of management, including program planning, development and oversight

• Licensing regulations and other regulatory requirements as they relate to secure residential facilities and operations

• Investigation techniques, report writing and effective communication skills

• Methods and procedures for program monitoring and evaluation

• Common behavior problems of delinquent and neglected youth

• Applicable computer applications

• Techniques to de-escalate/interact in potentially dangerous situations

Skill in:

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with elected officials, administrators, Department Heads, staff, union officials and the public

• Using good professional judgment for the welfare and safety of residents

• Public speaking and training

• Understanding the operations and functionality of a secure building

• Recognizing and taking a proactive approach to maintain a safe, secure and comfortable environment

Ability to:

• React to emergency situations requiring immediate action

• Direct, manage and organize the work of managerial, professional and support staff

• Conduct group meetings and make group presentations

• Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions

• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files

• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language

• Effectively speak, write, and understand a language other than English is preferred

• Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign

• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries

• Work independently

• Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Work Environment

Office or similar indoor environment: F/C

Outdoor environment: O

Street environment (near moving traffic): N/S

Construction site: N/S

Confined space: N/S

Exposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate: F/C

Individuals with known violent backgrounds: F/C

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S

Communicable diseases: N/S

Moving mechanical parts: N/S

Fumes or airborne particles: N/S

Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S

Loud noises (85+ decibels): N/S

Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Demand:

Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: N/S

Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): O

Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: N/S

Crawling (moving about on hands and knees): N/S

Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S

Digging:  N/S

Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: O

Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: O

Kneeling to work at low levels: N/S

Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C

Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another:

Up to 10 pounds: O

Up to 50 pounds: O

More than 50 pounds: N/S

Over 100 pounds: N/S

Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: O

Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O

Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C

Standing in an upright position without movement: O

Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: O

Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S