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Director of Corrections & Rehabilitation

Kansas City, MO

Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Number: 27762 Pay Rate: $ - $330000 Remote Friendly?:

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Director of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Highlights:
Location: Kansas City, MO
Position Type: Contract/ contract to hire
Hourly / Salary: Based on experience
Residency Status: US Citizen


Position Description

  • 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 Community 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 community 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 community 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 community 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.

Skills Required:

Essential Technical and Leadership Skills

Knowledge of:

  • 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 community 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 community 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.



Experience Required
Supervisory Responsibility:

  • 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 Requirements:

  • 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.




Certificates, Licenses, and Special Requirements

  • Must possess a valid driver’s license in accordance with City policy.

  • Must pass a comprehensive background investigation, psychological exam, and pre-employment drug screen.

  • No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal history.




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