• Jail Administrator

    Advanced Correctional Healthcare (Fort Leonard Wood, MO)


    Jail Administrator

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    Rolla MO Area - Fort Leonard Wood, MO

    Position Type

    Full Time

    Education Level

    Not Specified

     

    Salary Range

     

    $70000.00 - $80000.00 Salary/year

     

    Travel Percentage

     

    None

     

    Job Shift

     

    Day

     

    Job Category

     

    Government

    Description

    MUST BE WILLING TO COMMUTE OR RELOCATE TO ROLLA, MO

    + Oversee the daily operations of the jail facility, including inmate intake, housing, classification, and release.

    + Supervise, evaluate, and schedule jail staff including correctional officers, supervisors, medical, food service, and support personnel.

    + Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, laws, and standards (e.g., PREA, ACA, NCCHC).

    + Develop and implement jail policies, procedures, and protocols that support safety, efficiency, and legal compliance.

    + Prepare and manage the jail’s annual budget, including staffing, supplies, and facility maintenance.

    + Coordinate staff training programs related to security, emergency response, de-escalation, ethics, and legal standards.

    + Conduct internal audits and inspections; respond to audits from external agencies and take corrective action when necessary.

    + Manage critical incidents, including lockdowns, inmate disturbances, medical emergencies, or use-of-force incidents.

    + Serve as liaison with law enforcement agencies, courts, public defenders, prosecutors, and other community stakeholders.

    + Investigate complaints, incidents, and grievances from inmates or staff, ensuring timely resolution.

    + Stay current on trends and changes in correctional practices, technologies, and legislation.

    Qualifications

    Required:

    + High School Diploma or GED Required.

    + Minimum 5 years of experience in a correctional or law enforcement setting required

    + 3 years experience in a management role in corrections or law enforcement required

    + Strong knowledge of jail operations, jail contracts, inmate rights, and correctional best practices.

    + Ability to manage a large team under high-pressure conditions with professionalism, compassion and integrity.

    + Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    + Proficiency in jail management software and recordkeeping systems.

    Preferred:

    + Certification through a recognized correctional association (e.g., ACA, NIC, AJA)

    + Experience managing budgets and facility projects.

    + Familiarity with jail accreditation standards.