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Job Category:	Executive Director
Reference #:	174603
Job Title:	Parole Director
Hiring Organization:	Kansas Department of Corrections
Salary Range:	58,884.80 - 78,936.00
Closing Date:	07/03/2013
Job Location:	Kansas
Description:	The Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) is accepting applications for an unclassified Parole Director/Public Service Executive III, located in Topeka, Kan. The Parole Director provides supervisory and administrative direction at the regional level to all NPR staff, including support staff, parole staff, case management staff, and resource staff. This position is responsible for oversight/continuity of the NPR’s risk reduction efforts, from future planning through daily operations. Required Minimum Qualifications Three years of experience in planning, organizing and directing the work of a department, program or agency. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Substitution: A Bachelor’s Degree with major coursework in criminal justice, social sciences, or behavioral sciences. Preferred Skills and/or Qualifications A Master’s Degree with major coursework in criminal justice, social sciences, or behavioral sciences. Two (2) years supervisory experience. Knowledge of the Kansas corrections system. Experience working with an offender population. Knowledge of principles of risk reduction, reentry and release planning, case management, and social services delivery system, particularly in the southern parole region (SPR) Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment; work with KDOC data systems (or demonstrated ability to quickly learn these systems); communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; analyze and interpret written material in daily work; engage in strategic planning; motivate staff; engage offender or other special needs population; operate personal computer and software, including Access, Excel, Word and Outlook; set goals and carry out plan; and work effectively and productively with external and internal customers and colleagues
Special Instructions:	To apply, submit an electronic application through www.jobs.ks.gov (requisition number 174603); mail application, resume and transcripts to Kansas Department of Corrections, 900 SW Jackson, LSOB 4th floor, Topeka, KS 66612; fax to (785) 368-6565; or email HR@doc.ks.gov. For more information, call (785) 296-3317
Additional Online Information:	http://www.da.ks.gov/ps/aaa/recruitment/
Contact Information:	Eutoica Lyons Recruitment Coordinator 900 SW Jackson Topeka, Kansas United States 785-296-0041 785-368-6565 Click to email

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