Assistant Superintendent - CRC

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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 drivers 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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