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Certification Spotlight

Not only do we offer certification to initially earn those credentials, we offer Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) and a recertification program to help you maintain your professional certification. The Pro- fessional Development department is dedicated to assisting those involved in our certification programs. We are always looking for ways to grow our

Build your portfolio and make an opportunity for yourself! Join an or- ganization and get certified, because even though you can do all of this for yourself, we at ACA are here to guide you along the way! Casandra DePalma is the director of Professional Development at the American Correctional Association.

certification program to help profes- sionals in corrections bolster their careers and consistently move up in their roles. Working with individu- als and organizations alike, we are committed to constantly enhancing our certification program to meet the needs of the profession. So don’t wait for an opportu- nity to take hold of your future.

Job Bank Now Hiring

Superintendent/Warden Plainfield STOP Program, Plainfield, IN

Superintendent New Castle Correctional Facility, New Castle, IN

This position is the chief administrator of the facility and works cooperatively with regional and local management to develop and attain the goals and objectives of the facility according to the policy direction of the company and within the scope defined by the client agency. This position will report to the VP of Regional Operations and has budgetary responsibility for all facility expenses. Primary duties and responsibilities include planning and providing leadership for the administration, security and treatment programs of the facility; making long-range plans and schedules; setting goals and establishing objectives to achieve such plans; developing and maintaining close working relationships with the client departments and their representatives and more. Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or a related field supplemented by courses in business administration and a minimum of 10 years of work experience in a correctional or detention facility at the minimum level of associate Facility Administrator or Warden of a correctional facility, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience required. Apply at: https://jobs.geogroup.com/en-US/job/ superintendent/J3T4KR6BV1PRTGRRVV2

This position is the chief administrator of the facility and works cooperatively with regional and local management to develop and attain the goals and objectives of the facility according to the policy direction of the company and within the scope defined by the client agency. This position has budgetary responsibility for all facility expenses. Primary duties and responsibilities include planning and providing leadership for the administrative, security and treatment programs of the facility; directing the work of other employees, including selection, hiring, evaluating job performance, employee training/development, promoting and any disciplinary action, including termination; developing and maintaining close working relationships with the client departments and their representatives and more. Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or related field supplemented by courses in business administration and a minimum of 10 years of work experience in a correctional or detention facility at the minimum level of associate Facility Administrator or Warden, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience required.

Apply at: https://jobs.geogroup.com/en-US/job/ superintendent-warden/J3R3NJ6FJ3ZM75JPQ91

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