Chief Jail Administrator - City Of Birmingham Police Department

TARGET CLOSE DATE
12/31/2024
Note: This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System.
Grade 29
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Work involves supervisory and administrative responsibility to plan, organize, and direct all operations and activities of the Birmingham Municipal Jail. Assignments are received from the Police Chief in broadly defined terms and employee uses independent judgment in performing duties within established policies and procedures. Work is reviewed through conferences and reports.
About Birmingham
Adorning the name "The Magic City," Birmingham, Alabama is a vibrant place of outstanding communities and unlimited potential. Consisting of a population of over 200,000 and serving as the central hub of a metropolitan area of over 1.1 million, the Birmingham is the largest city and the economic center of the State of Alabama.
Birmingham offers an array of advantages that make it a perfect place to start or grow your career. Today's Birmingham serves as an economic, cultural, and societal leader for the Southeast. It is home to world-class universities and medical research facilities and professionals, a critically-acclaimed culinary arts scene bursting with eclectic restaurants, a thriving arts community, a diverse range of local music venues and events, national and international sports and athletic competitions, and a progressive business climate with a strong entrepreneurial spirt and a devotion to social justice. Sitting in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Birmingham also provides an abundance of natural and scenic wonders, beautiful parks, hiking and biking trails, and mild weather to complement virtually any lifestyle or adventure. Birmingham provides these amenities, along with a robust, diverse and inclusive lifestyle, all while remaining as one of the most affordable cities to live in the nation.
A Career with the City of Birmingham
With the motto of Putting People First, the City of Birmingham works to ensure employees and the citizens of Birmingham are the number one priority. Employment with the City provides an opportunity to work in an environment that fosters a culture of teamwork and community, supports equity and justice, promotes employee growth and development, and encourages individualism, while also emphasizing accountability to fellow coworkers and the community. Putting People First also means that, as an employer, the City of Birmingham strives to provide and maintain a highly competitive compensation structure, excellent health and medical benefits, and a strong and secure retirement and pension plan, along with other employee wellness benefits and programs. Working with the City of Birmingham provides not only the opportunity for a productive and secure career, but also a career that provides meaning and the opportunity to truly make a difference.
IDEAL/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of Supervisor Training Course, Management Training Course, Jail Management Training Course, or related courses.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field (e.g., Law, Criminal Justice, Social Science).
• Alabama Peace Officers Standards & Training (APOST) certification.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Driver's License.
• Supervisory experience in a jail/detention facility (e.g., planning, assigning, and evaluating the work of subordinates and training corrections staff on duties, policies, and procedures).
• Experience conducting investigations of internal and external complaints related to jail activities.
• Experience directing the operational aspects of a municipal, county, or state jail (e.g., administration, booking, court relations, food service, maintenance, medical services for inmates).
• Experience developing or assisting with the development of a budget for a department/division.

JOB DUTIES

• Serves as public relations representative for jail by responding to inquiries, grievances, complaints, or other concerns regarding jail activities or operations.
• Prepares, monitors, and administers departmental or organizational budget by reviewing spending trends, expenditure reports, analyzing financial data and ensuring expenditures are within annual budgetary limits.
• Enforces jail operating procedures by overseeing jail operations and security, ensures operations are in compliance with rules, regulations, laws, policies and procedures pertinent to jail operations, and maintains the facility, supplies, and equipment.
• Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $67,246.40 - $104,332.80 (starting salary is commensurate with education and experience)
• Flexible work arrangements including remote/telework options for up to two days per week and alternative work schedules (e.g., four 10-hour days). Such flexible work arrangements must be approved by the Department Director.
• A City-sponsored pension retirement plan. The City of Birmingham provides a Tier 3 a "defined benefit" plan where employee retirement payments are computed using a formula that considers several factors, such as length of employment and salary history.
• Excellent medical insurance with employee monthly contribution as low as $32.50/month
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Behavioral health plan
• Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Term Life & AD&D, Whole Life Insurance, and Short-term Disability options
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Generous holiday schedule
• Membership and admission benefits for City attractions such as the Birmingham Zoo, Birmingham Museum of Art, Southern Museum of Flight, and more.

COMPETENCIES:

• Adaptability & Flexibility.
• Computer & Technology Operations.
• Creativity & Innovation.
• Customer Service.
• Leadership & Management.
• Learning & Memory.
• Mathematical & Statistical Skills.
• Oral Communication & Comprehension.
• Planning & Organizing.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making.
• Professionalism & Integrity.
• Researching & Referencing.
• Reviewing, Inspecting & Auditing.
• Self-Management & Initiative.
• Teamwork & Interpersonal.
• Technical & Job-Specific Knowledge.
• Technical Skills.
• Training & Facilitation.
• Written Communication & Comprehension.

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGES:

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and city regulations, laws, policies, and procedures governing operation of a municipal jail.
• Knowledge of care and custody of inmates.
• Knowledge of City and Police Department rules and regulations, policies, and procedures regarding jail operation.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and practices of criminology and penology (e.g., incidence, forms, causes and consequences of crime).
• Knowledge of standard safety precautions and hazards of jail operation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is conducted almost exclusively indoors in a secured detention facility setting with occasional visits to external locations such as court rooms or medical facilities. Work involves use of standard office equipment, as well as other equipment used in a jail setting, including various restraints such as handcuffs and shackles, radios, etc. Employees may be required to deal with physically aggressive or violent individuals and be exposed to potential and real physical violence, as well as potential exposure to bodily fluids, contagious or infectious diseases, unpleasant smells, etc. Job may require working nights and weekends.
Website:
To learn more about the City of Birmingham, please visit www.birminghamal.gov.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing in excess of 75 lbs. with coworkers' assistance. Work involves physical abilities necessary for applying self-defense and restraint tactics in order to defend oneself from physical attack.
DISCLAIMER: This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Persons requiring special conditions to accommodate a disability when completing the application should contact the Personnel Board at 205-279-3500, Option 1, prior to the target close date.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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