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Corrections Deputy Superintendent 2-DHS-DCR-Potomac Highlands Regional Jail-Hampshire Co.

State of West Virginia

DHS - DCR - Potomac Highlands Regional Jail and Correctional Facility

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Location

West Virginia, 25305

Salary

$50,242 - $88,526

per year

Closes

January 31, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a deputy leader at a regional jail in West Virginia, where you'll support the top boss by managing daily operations, overseeing services like food, medical care, education, and religion for inmates, and stepping in to lead when needed.

It's a hands-on role that involves budgeting, handling incidents, and working with officials from different government levels.

A good fit would be someone with strong leadership experience in corrections or similar fields, who can make smart decisions under pressure and handle oversight of facility services.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
  • Relevant paid experience in corrections or facility management (substitution for degree)
  • Ability to perform all Superintendent duties in their absence
  • Oversight of contractual services including inmate food, commissary, and medical care
  • Management of inmate educational and religious services
  • Assistance in budgeting, long-range planning, and facility maintenance prioritization
  • Experience conducting incident inquiries and liaising with federal, state, and county officials

Full Job Description

Minimum Special Hiring Rate: $55,242


The position of Corrections Deputy Superintendent 2 functions under the direction of the Superintendent of the facility.

The Deputy Superintendent must be able to perform all duties of the Superintendent in his/her absence.

This position will provide oversight of contractual services provided to the facility in the areas of inmate food service, inmate commissary, and inmate medical care.

This position will oversee inmate educational services and inmate religious services.

This position assists the Superintendent in determining long range operational objectives including input into developing the facility budget by evaluating and prioritizing facility needs.

In the absence of the Superintendent, this Deputy would be the liaison to federal, state, and county officials on behalf of the facility.

This Deputy conducts inquiries into incidents and makes referrals to the Corrections Investigations Department.

This Deputy will ensure facility inspections are performed and maintain prioritization of maintenance assignments.

This position exercises independent judgement and considerable latitude in the execution of these assignments.


County: Hampshire

Vacancies: 1


In accordance with SPB 3088 effective 10/7/23, $5000 will be added to the minimum starting rate of pay for all classifications within a Critical Vacancy Pay Supplemental Facility.

Critical Vacancy Pay Facilities: Huttonsville Correctional Center and Jail, Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail, Western Regional Jail and Corrections Facility, Northern Correctional Facility (including Ohio County Correctional Center), Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, Chick Buckbee Juvenile Center, Vicki Douglas Juvenile Center, Potomac Highlands Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, and Eastern Regional Jail and Corrections Facility (including Martinsburg Correctional Center) (SPB 3088)

  • Employees in this classification shall receive an annual base building pay differential each fiscal year of $250 after completing one year of service.
  • If an employee is hired into a Critical Vacancy Pay Facility (CVPF) and leaves the facility, the additional pay differential of $5,000 shall be removed from their salary, unless transferring to another CVPF.

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    Qualifications

    Training: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
    Substitution: Full time or equivalent part time paid experience as described below may substitute for the required training on a year-for-year basis.

    Experience :Eight (8) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in adult or juvenile correctional custody or criminal justice program administration to include five (5) years in the supervision of employees, at least three (3) years of which must have been in a managerial role.
    Substitution: Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

    Special Requirement: Must be bondable

    ***Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***



    Additional Information

    Minimum Special Hiring Rate: $55,242



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    Posted on NEOGOV: 1/15/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/15/2026

    Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-wv-5194522