Correctional Support Services Administrator

Job Description

Position Overview

*This is an open and continuous recruitment which will remain open for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days and close without notice once a sufficient pool of highly-qualified candidates has been created.

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Correctional Support Services Administrator in the Police Department. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under general direction, plans, administers, and oversees inmate health and wellness programs within a detention or correctional facility; coordinates healthcare service provider contracts, ensures compliance with applicable standards and regulations, and serves as principal liaison between the facility, the City of Henderson and contracted healthcare providers; and performs other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative professional with experience in correctional operations and healthcare administration. They are a subject matter expert in detention medical standards and can effectively coordinate between corrections leadership and the contracted medical provider. The candidate should have demonstrated ability to manage large-scale vendor contracts, ensuring accountability to key performance indicators and staffing commitments. Familiarity with national correctional healthcare standards, such as NCCHC or ACA, is essential. Strong interpersonal skills including collaboration, relationship-building, and clear oral and written communication are critical for success in this role.

Salary and Benefits:
The City of Henderson offers a competitive compensation package that includes a four-day workweek, retirement benefits through Nevada PERS, tuition reimbursement, deferred compensation matching, and more.

For complete details, please click the Benefits tab at the top of this posting.

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Salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, Nursing, Social Work or a closely related field
• Five (5) years of experience in contract management or compliance, preferably in a healthcare or correctional environment
• Note: An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered

• Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check
• Must obtain and maintain Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification upon hire/transfer and recertify as needed. Must maintain certifications in NCIC/NCJIS as a condition of continued employment.

• Desirable: Experience as Jail Commander with medical and/or mental health operations oversight experience or an RN or other medical clinician training
• Desirable: Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP) certification
• Desirable: Master’s Degree in a related field

Required Documents/Assessment Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application

ASSESSMENT DATES:

Oral Board Interview with Written Component (Weighted 100%) - Date to be determined
(Best-Qualified Candidates)

Selection Interview - Date to be determined
(Top-Scoring Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates established.

Selection Process

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

IMPORTANT: Appointment is subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation, polygraph examination, medical/physical examination, drug and alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements of the job . As part of the background investigation, all claims of education and experience made in the employment application process, as well as other information submitted, will be verified.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. The selection process should be completed within four (4) months of the closing date. Candidates may reapply when there is a vacancy and a posting to establish an eligibility list. Some candidates may be disqualified indefinitely due to the results of their background investigation.

City of Henderson, Nevada
Non-Represented: Professional, Management, Executive Employees
Benefits Summary

HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE

• Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage If Approved
• Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 of 1X annual salary, whichever is greater
• Employee Assistance Program - 6 Free Visits Per Issue Per Year for Employee and Family Members in the Household, and Access to Work/Life Wellness Resources
• Medicare - Employee and City each pay 1.45%

FINANCIAL EDUCATION

• Comprehensive and confidential employer-paid financial counseling benefit with a financial education vendor
• Financial education seminar series

RETIREMENT

• Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• No Social Security tax on employee’s wages
• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program
• Employer paid Match on Pre-Tax 457(b) contributions
  • Professional Staff - $1,500 annually
  • Management Staff - $2,000 annually
  • Executive Staff - $2,500 annually

PAID TIME OFF (PTO)

• Employees may carry over up to 988 hours of PTO each year
• From date of hire, new employee are credited with a minimum of 18 days* of PTO. After their first anniversary, employees will begin accruing PTO monthly as follows:
  • Second year through fifth calendar years of service - 17.42 hours per month
  • Sixth year through twelfth calendar years of service - 20.59 hours per month
  • Thirteenth calendar year of service and beyond - 23.75 hours per month

*Actual number of days and hours of PTO granted may vary by position

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

• Four (4) workdays of leave, with pay, per occurrence

HOLIDAYS

• 13 paid holidays per year
• Two (2) floating holidays per year (one in first year if hired on or after July 1st)
• The ability to bank holidays, up to 152 hours, that fall on an employee’s regularly scheduled day off

WORK WEEK

• Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week
• Four-day, 10-hour workday, 40-hour work week for Police PERS positions

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

• IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

• Supplemental Term Life Insurance

• IRC 401a Deferred Compensation Plan - new/hire employees only

• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance

• IRC 125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care

• Identity and Credit Protection
• PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program

• Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital

Indemnity

• Long Term Care Life Insurance

• Auto and Home Insurance

• 529 College Savings Plan

NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future administrative policy changes, changes to any applicable legislation, changes to elements of the City’s voluntary benefits program, and at the discretion of the City Manager or City Council

Revised 09/26

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary : $1,500 - $50,000