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Finney County, KS

Jail Deputy

Garden City, KS

Summary This position is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of prisoners in a Direct Supervision and Linear style jail setting. This position is under the general supervision of a ...

Lewis County, NY

JAIL NURSE

Farmington, NY

$67K - $89K/yr

Assures adherence to minimum regulations of the NYS Department of Corrections in cooperation with the Jail Physician and Public Health Director; * Orders and maintains health services equipment and ...

Lewis County

JAIL NURSE

Lowville, NY · On-site

$35.44 - $40/hr

Assures adherence to minimum regulations of the NYS Department of Corrections in cooperation with the Jail Physician and Public Health Director; Orders and maintains health services equipment and ...

Finney County, KS

Jail Deputy

Garden City, KS · On-site

$19/hr

Description Summary This position is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of prisoners in a Direct Supervision and Linear style jail setting. This position is under the general ...

Lewis County, NY

JAIL NURSE

NY · On-site

$35.44 - $40/hr

Assures adherence to minimum regulations of the NYS Department of Corrections in cooperation with the Jail Physician and Public Health Director; * Orders and maintains health services equipment and ...

ATC

Jail Nurse (RN) - Alpena Jail

Alpena, MI · On-site

Weekly Direct Deposit * Overtime for all hours worked over 40 in a week * PTO - Paid Time Off Bank * ATC Rewards Program * You can talk to us 24/7 Jail Nurse(s) Job Requirements: * Must have current ...

Adams County, WI

Jail Deputy

Friendship, WI · On-site

$25.06/hr

Stores and distributes all prescription and non-prescription drugs as directed by the Jail Nurse. * Conducts inmate counts, as well as performs safety and inmate welfare checks. To perform this job ...

County of Adams

Jail Deputy

Friendship, WI

$25.06/hr

Stores and distributes all prescription and non-prescription drugs as directed by the Jail Nurse. Conducts inmate counts, as well as performs safety and inmate welfare checks. To perform this job ...

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How much do jail director jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for jail director in the United States is $73,416.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35,000.00 and $99,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Jail Director vs Jail Supervisor?

AspectJail DirectorJail Supervisor
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, or related field; experience in corrections managementHigh school diploma or equivalent; experience in corrections or law enforcement; some roles may require supervisory training
Work EnvironmentOversees entire jail facility, manages staff, budgets, and policiesSupervises correctional officers and staff within the jail, ensures daily operations run smoothly
Employer & IndustryGovernment correctional agencies, detention centersJail facilities, detention centers, law enforcement agencies

While both Jail Directors and Jail Supervisors work within correctional facilities, Jail Directors hold higher-level management responsibilities, overseeing the entire operation, staff, and policies. Jail Supervisors focus on daily staff supervision and operational tasks. Understanding these roles helps clarify career progression in corrections management.

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Infographic showing various Jail Director job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 7% Full Time, and 93% Part Time. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,416 per year, or $35.3 per hour.
Internal Medicine, Physician/Medical Director - Jail Health Services

Internal Medicine, Physician/Medical Director - Jail Health Services

Hennepin Healthcare

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Hennepin Healthcare rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 42 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

185th of 869 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Hennepin Healthcares Jail Health Services, supported within the Division of General Internal Medicine, has a full-time leadership opportunity for an Internal Medicine/Family Medicine-trained Physician to serve as Medical Director for Jail Health Services at the Hennepin County Adult Detention Center.  Hours are primarily daytime/weekday but also include periodic remote on-call duties during night and weekend shifts. The position is 0.5 FTE administrative and 0.5 FTE clinical, with flexibility in that ratio. The Medical Director works closely with the Hennepin County Sheriffs Office and clinical staff to ensure compassionate, high-quality care is delivered to patients at the jail.

The Medical Director of Jail Health Services (JHS) is a clinical operations and personnel leader responsible for providing operational support and medical direction. The Medical Director serves as a medical resource for the formulation of clinical policies and procedures, maximization of operational effectiveness, promotion of fiscal accountability and as a liaison between health system administration, the Hennepin County Sheriffs Office, and the clinical care staff.  

The Medical Director of JHS works closely with the Jail Health Services Director and Nurse Manager to assure high quality, safe, timely and patient-centered care in compliance with all applicable regulatory and institutional policies.  The Medical Director reports to the Division Director for General Internal Medicine and is supported by Jail Associate Medical Directors and Divisional administrative staff.

Responsibilities include:

  • Developing, maintaining and implementing policies and procedures, in collaboration with Associate Medical Directors, Nursing Leadership and Dyad as appropriate, to support the delivery of high-quality care and service 
  • Promoting medical staff satisfaction and engagement; overseeing, supporting clinical performance, and coaching as needed, of staff in medical specialties 
  • Overseeing operations, in partnership with nursing leadership, of jail medical services  
  • Providing medical care and supporting coordination of care for the most medically complex patients at the jail 
  • Conducting mortality reviews regarding all patient deaths if not directly involved in clinical care in consultation with Hennepin County Attorneys and in collaboration with JHS nursing and HCSO leadership 
  • Consulting with Hennepin County Attorney's Office for legal proceedings, changes in statutes and other legal and regulatory issues as appropriate? 
  • Ensuring patient safety and quality of care through compliance with regulatory accreditation agencies including Department of Corrections (DOC/2911 Rules)1 and American Correctional Association (ACA)2, Hennepin Health Services (HHS) guidelines and in consultation with the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) recommendations3 

  Minimum Qualifications

  • Current License to practice Medicine in the State of Minnesota (or eligibility for)?
  • BC/BE in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
    • If Board Eligible, must be Board Certified within 4 years of completing training?
  • At least 5 years of clinical experience

PLEASE INCLUDE CV AND LETTER OF INTEREST WITH YOUR APPLICATION

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