@media (min-width: 320px){ .careerSite{ width: 100%; max-width: 940px; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; } .cs-atscs-jobdet-rtpane{ padding-left: 0; } .maincont{ position: relative; top: 0; z-index: 0; } .lpic{ float: left; width: 50%; min-width: 305px; } .rpic{ float: left; width: 50%; } .col1{ display: inline-block; width: 25%; min-width: 125px; line-height: 1.4; float: left; } .col1 label{ font-size: 100%; color: black; padding: 0; } .col2{ display: inline-block; width: 75%; min-width: 100px; line-height: 1.4; float: left; } .col50per{ display: inline-block; width: 50%; min-width: 150px; line-height: 1.4; float: left; } .col25per{ display: inline-block; width: 25%; min-width: 150px; line-height: 1.4; float: left; } .fullwidth{ display: block; line-height: 1.4; width: 100%; text-align: center; } .threequarterwidth{ display: block; line-height: 1.4; width: 80%; text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; } .g_row{ clear: both; width: 100%; padding-top: 15px; } footer{ position: relative; } } @media (min-width: 768px){ .cs-atscs-jobdet-rtpane{ padding-left: 250px; } .maincont{ top: 0px; } } .emplink{ color: blue; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; } Advertisement Closes 9/25/2026 (11:59 PM ET) 2604862 Deputy Juvenile Facility Manager Pay Grade 17 Salary $62,570.64 - $92,015.04 Annually Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

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FULL TIME

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INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY

| 18A | 40.0 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice Location 495 Forest Hills Drive Morehead, KY 40351 USA Description The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens. The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities. For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice please visit: https://djj.ky.gov This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities. Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Assists in daily operations of a Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facility under direction of the Juvenile Facility Manager or Administrative Coordinator with regards to treatment and business responsibilities. Assists in the daily operations of the program and provides daily supervision to assigned staff. Recommends personnel actions including disciplinary, etc. Administers all aspects of the facility in the absence of the Juvenile Facility Manager or Administrative Coordinator. Interprets/enforces policies and procedures. Coordinates American Correctional Association (ACA) accreditation process. Consults with attorneys, parents, departmental personnel and other interested parties as they relate to services provided to juveniles in DJJ care. May be required to restrain out-of-control juveniles. Applicants must successfully pass a physical examination and be able to perform all essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. The cost of the physical examination will be billed through the employee's health insurance; however, any applicable co-pays will be reimbursed by the department. For additional information, please contact the program's administrative staff. Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION

Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS

Two years of experience in public or business administration. Substitute

EDUCATION

for

EXPERIENCE

NONE Substitute

EXPERIENCE

for

EDUCATION

Experience in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12-21) in a community setting, residential, correctional, group home, detention, military, or day treatment program will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Two years of this experience must have been as a supervisor in a community setting, residential, correctional, group home, detention, military, or day treatment program.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

(AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE Working Conditions Typically works in a detention or residential facility. Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in

KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact John Gillum at johnr.gillum@ky.gov or 606-207-4764. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D