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Job Description
Closing Date: July 23, 2026 @ 11:00pm CST, or upon the receipt of 50 application submissions.
Assistant Superintendent
Community Reintegration Center (CRC)
Full-time, Salary
Salary Range: $94,432 - $141,648/yr
This position has a 24/7 on-call requirement
Position Summary: The Assistant Superintendent supports the Superintendent in managing and overseeing correctional facility operations. The role focuses on maintaining safe, secure, efficient, and humane facility operations through oversight of security, compliance, staffing, and strategic initiatives. This position serves as an executive leadership role within the correctional facility and may act on behalf of the Superintendent during emergencies, operational incidents, and periods of absence. The position requires independent judgment, strategic decision-making, and the ability to manage complex correctional operations in a dynamic environment.
Work Schedule: This position will typically work Monday-Friday but evenings, weekends, and/or holidays may be required as needed. In addition, this position has a 24/7 on-call requirement.
Job Responsibilities
Facility Operations & Security Oversight - Directs and oversees daily correctional operations to ensure institutional safety, security, compliance, and continuity of operations.
Leadership & Staff Supervision - Supervises command staff and operational supervisors; manages staffing, scheduling oversight, employee performance, discipline, and leadership development.
Compliance, Accreditation & Policy Administration - Oversees compliance with ACA, PREA, NCCHC, county, state, and federal standards. Assists with audits, inspections, investigations, and policy development.
Resident Management & Programming Coordination - Supports classification, behavioral management, disciplinary processes, reentry initiatives, and coordination of institutional programming.
Administrative & Fiscal Oversight - Assists with budget administration, overtime management, resource allocation, operational reporting, strategic planning, and performance metrics.
Community & Interagency Relations - Coordinates with courts, law enforcement, contractors, community organizations, healthcare providers, and external stakeholders.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Valid driver's license required and must be maintained throughout employment
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Public Administration, Sociology, Psychology or in a closely related field AND five (5) years or more of work experience in Correctional Operations, Jail or Detention Administration required OR High School Diploma AND ten (10) years or more of progressive work experience in Correctional Operations, Jail or Detention Administration to include 3 years of experience at a senior level required
Five (5) years or more of work experience in a Management or Director role required
Ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 10 lbs.
Able and willing to comply with an on-call (24/7) requirement
Preferred Qualifications
Previous work experience in staff development
Previous work experience in public speaking
Previous participation in professional associations and/or civic/community-based organizations
LESB (Law Enforcement Standards Board) certification
CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certification
SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) certification
Jail Officer certification
FEMA/Incident Command training
PREA training
ACA Standards familiarity
NCCHC familiarity
NOTE: This position is unclassified and not subject to Civil Service Rules and Regulations. This original application is open to qualified candidates authorized to work in the United States. Appointee must establish Wisconsin State residency within six (6) months of appointment and maintain such residency during incumbency. During the application process please upload your updated resume and cover letter outlining experience.
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