Humane Investigator Jobs in Missouri (NOW HIRING)

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Provides overall leadership, direction, and administration for the Department of Correction and Rehabilitation.
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Oversee the operations, staffing, and fiscal management of all correctional and rehabilitative facilities, programs, and services.
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Supervises the Administrator of Corrections, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the Community Corrections and Rehabilitation Center.
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Develops and implements the department's strategic vision, policies, and performance goals, aligned with the City's mission and public safety objectives.
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Directs the development of comprehensive policies, procedures, post orders, and emergency plans, ensuring alignment with ACA, NCCHC, and Missouri Jail Standards.
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Collaborates with the Health Department to integrate correctional healthcare, behavioral health, and substance use disorder treatment within facility operations.
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Partners with the Municipal Court, Kansas City Police Department, and community organizations to ensure efficient intake, booking, release, and reentry processes.
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Oversees workforce planning, recruitment, and training strategies to ensure a professional, well\-trained staff dedicated to humane and trauma\-informed practices.
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Directs development and administration of the department's operating and capital budgets; ensures fiscal accountability and efficient resource allocation.
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Promote partnerships with community service providers and advocacy organizations to support reentry, rehabilitation, and alternatives to incarceration.
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Serves as the department's principal spokesperson, representing DOCR to the Mayor, City Council, media, and community groups.
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Ensures continuous compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing correctional operations, labor relations, and workplace safety.
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Leads strategic planning and transition activities for both the temporary and permanent CCRC facilities.
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Fosters a positive organizational culture emphasizing ethics, accountability, diversity, and professional development.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
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Skills Required <\/b>
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Essential Technical and Leadership Skills: <\/b>
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Knowledge of: \- Modern correctional and rehabilitative administration principles, including direct supervision and Strategic Inmate Management (SIM). \- Behavioral health, medical, and substance use disorder treatment operations in correctional settings. \- Organizational leadership, fiscal administration, and public\-sector governance. \- Federal, state, and municipal laws, regulations, and standards governing jail operations and detainee rights. \- Principles of trauma\-informed care, diversity, equity, and inclusion. \- Intergovernmental relations and community collaboration models.
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Ability to: \- Lead a large, multidisciplinary department with professionalism and integrity. \- Develop and implement complex operational, policy, and programmatic strategies. \- Build trust and maintain strong relationships with justice, health, and community partners. \- Communicate effectively with elected officials, staff, and the public, both orally and in writing. \- Analyze complex issues and make sound, evidence\-based decisions under pressure. \- Inspire and develop a high\-performing, mission\-driven workforce.
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