The Deputy Chief of Corrections is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all operations of the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center. This includes ensuring safety, compliance, and the humane treatment of inmates while fostering a secure environment for staff and visitors. The role requires strong leadership to develop policies, manage staff, and maintain standards aligned with state and national correctional guidelines.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
$128,173.00/annualized
Comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, retirement options, and professional development opportunities. View all benefits at: https://bit.ly/HCSOBenefits
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will meet or exceed the following qualifications, demonstrating exceptional leadership, experience, and expertise in corrections or law enforcement:
Preferred Educational Background and Professional Experience:
A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in Criminal Justice or Public Administration and at least eight (8) years of correctional facility experience or at least eight (8) years of law enforcement experience, including a minimum of five (5) years at the executive command level
Graduation from the FBI National Academy (NA) or Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC) can be substituted for the bachelor’s degree
Leadership and Management Skills: Proven ability to oversee large-scale correctional or law enforcement operations, manage diverse teams, and implement strategic initiatives that ensure the safety and security of inmates and staff.
Technical and Compliance Knowledge: Knowledge of correctional facility regulations, operational policies, and compliance with state and federal standards.
Commitment to Professionalism: A high level of integrity, accountability, and dedication to fostering a safe and rehabilitative environment within the correctional system.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Deputy Chief of Corrections is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all operations of the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center. This includes ensuring safety, compliance, and the humane treatment of inmates while fostering a secure environment for staff and visitors. The role requires strong leadership to develop policies, manage staff, and maintain standards aligned with state and national correctional guidelines.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will meet or exceed the following qualifications, demonstrating exceptional leadership, experience, and expertise in corrections or law enforcement:
Preferred Educational Background and Professional Experience:
A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in Criminal Justice or Public Administration and at least eight (8) years of correctional facility experience or at least eight (8) years of law enforcement experience, including a minimum of five (5) years at the executive command level
Graduation from the FBI National Academy (NA) or Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC) can be substituted for the bachelor’s degree
Leadership and Management Skills: Proven ability to oversee large-scale correctional or law enforcement operations, manage diverse teams, and implement strategic initiatives that ensure the safety and security of inmates and staff.
Technical and Compliance Knowledge: Knowledge of correctional facility regulations, operational policies, and compliance with state and federal standards.
Commitment to Professionalism: A high level of integrity, accountability, and dedication to fostering a safe and rehabilitative environment within the correctional system.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
$128,173.00
Comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, retirement options, and professional development opportunities. View all benefits at: https://bit.ly/HCSOBenefits
HCSO is an an Equal Opportunity Employer
No person shall be excluded from employment with the HCSO
based on race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, sexual
preference, political affiliation, national origin, or ancestry.
HCSO is an an Equal Opportunity Employer
No person shall be excluded from employment with the HCSO
based on race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, sexual
preference, political affiliation, national origin, or ancestry.
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office 600 Market Street Chattanooga, TN 37402
