Benefits of Employment

Insurance:  Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, Life and an Employee Assistance Program.  Supplemental Life may be purchased at group rates.

Paid Time Off: Twelve (12) holidays, vacation time (after 6 months) of three (3) weeks per year for the first eight (8) years of service, and sick time.

Retirement: Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) with 14% annual employer contribution and Deferred Compensation Plans.

Job Summary

The Deputy Director of Facility Operations is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing the day-to-day physical operations of the Juvenile Detention Center. This individual ensures that the facility remains in compliance with all safety, health, and regulatory codes outlined in the Ohio Administrative Code and other governing bodies. This position directly supervises the facility manager, food service supervisor, housekeeping, and food service teams, and works in close coordination with Public Works to oversee facility maintenance, repairs, and special projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled persons covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in accordance with its requirements. 

The Deputy Director of Facility Operations is a member of the Detention Center Administrative team under the leadership of the Superintendent of Detention Services. This position contributes to ensuring the safe, secure, and humane care of the residents in compliance with Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) and established policies and procedures. 

This position also serves as the point of contact for coordinating repairs and capital projects with Public Works as well as outside vendors and must ensure all the work is completed efficiently and with minimal disruption to facility operations.

The Deputy Director provides oversight of housekeeping, facility maintenance, and food services operations within the detention center. The individual ensures compliance with all Ohio Administrative Code standards applicable to juvenile detention, including dietary requirements, facility inspections, and emergency preparedness. Responsibilities include scheduling and ensuring monthly fire and tornado drills; tracking and resolving inspection violations; managing and maintaining documentation such as the hazardous substance permit, boiler operation certificates, fire suppression system records, pest control reports, generator tests, and maintenance logs.

The Deputy Director will also oversee inventory control for food, cleaning supplies, and equipment to ensure adequate stock levels and adherence to safety and health standards.

Performs other duties as assigned, including acting in place of the other Deputy Directors in their absence.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Has supervisory accountability for other employees, volunteers, or interns.  Plans, directs and coordinates activities for a work unit.  Duties may include scheduling and assigning of work, training in all facets of work, quality control, and decisions impacting the pay, status and tenure of others.  Conducts performance evaluations, provides input into and participates in discipline, dismissal, and hiring processes, and is accountable for reviewing timecards in Kronos for assigned staff.

Equipment Operated

Standard office equipment and office technology such as copy machines, personal computers and telephones. 

Confidential Data

All court-related information regarding hearings, etc. that the employee may come in contact with by working in the facility. 

Working Conditions

While performing duties of this job, the employee frequently walks, sits, and stands.  The employee must have the capacity to work in a closed environment and work with justice involved youth, some of whom may engage in aggressive behavior. Workers may be assigned to work in areas of the institution where there is a risk of violence or communicable disease.  Required to handle emergency or crisis situations involving use of force, property damage, and staffing concerns. Frequently subject to interruptions, multiple calls, and inquiries. Must be on-call for facility-related emergencies.

Usual Physical Demands

While performing duties of this job, the employee frequently sits, walks and stands. 

Must pass a physical fitness/agility test and be able to demonstrate the following: 

1. Ability to push and pull objects, pick up objects, and bend repeatedly in order to move desks, beds, and other furniture to conduct Facility Operations checks and search residents.

2. Ability to step up on elevated surfaces to conduct room searches.

3. Ability to reach, bend, and stoop to perform security checks, and other tasks.

4. Ability to walk extended periods throughout the facility.

5. Ability to stand for extended periods.

6. Ability to physically restrain residents under adverse conditions, including ability to enforce rules, regulations, and directives with non-compliant residents that may physically resist.

7. Ability to respond to emergency situations according to Detention Center policies, procedures and protocols.

8. Ability to utilize restraint equipment appropriately.

9. Ability to effectively communicate verbal commands and directives through the intercom/radio transmission monitoring system.

10. Ability to lift and carry containers of items weighing up to 45 lbs.

11. Must be available on-site and on-call to meet departmental needs.

12. Must demonstrate competency in implementing defensive tactics and satisfactorily complete all of the requirements in training of defensive tactics; including passing the recertification.

New employees are required to pass Defensive Tactics Training by the end of the introductory period.

Must perform tasks, duties, and job responsibilities without restrictions and/or limitations.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of managing people and processes to ensure smooth daily operations, cleanliness, safety, and compliance. Candidates should demonstrate effective leadership and team management skills, including hiring, training, and staff development; strong communication abilities; and excellent time management, organization, and multitasking skills. Strategic thinking, analytical problem-solving, and the ability to execute complex plans and manage multiple priorities are essential. Familiarity with regulatory standards, safety protocols, inventory management, and federally supported food programs (such as the National School Lunch Program) is preferred. The ability to remain calm and provide steady leadership in high-pressure or time-sensitive situations is also critical.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent where 1 year of college=2 years of experience) required.

AND

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in operations, logistics, facilities, or service management, with at least three (3) years in a supervisory or leadership role. Experience may come from a variety of industries, such as education, healthcare, hospitality, government, or corporate services.

Licensure or Certification Requirements

Must possess a valid driver's license and continuously maintain automobile insurance in compliance with state law, with a driving record acceptable to the Court's current policies.

Any position which requires operating a motor vehicle as an essential duty of responsibility of the position will be subject to a driving record check through the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Applicants are required to provide their driver license number upon request. Applicants who possess a driver’s license from a state other an Ohio, or those applicants who have possessed an out-of-state driver’s license at any time during the five years prior to review, must provide a certified copy of his or her out-of-state driving history for at least the five years prior to the review of the applicant’s driving qualifications.

Court Expectations of Employee

In accomplishing the responsibilities of this position, the Court expects that the employee will adhere to the mission and values of the Court as well as all Court policies and procedures.  In addition, while carrying out the duties of this position, the employee is expected to model high ethical conduct on and off the job, and exhibit a professional and respectful demeanor with all Court employees.

Court Mission Statement

To administer justice, rehabilitate juveniles, support and strengthen families, and promote public safety.

Application Procedure

Current Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division Employees:

• The deadline to apply is _7/24/25_. 
• Please visit https://juvenilecourt.applicantstack.com/x/openings-internal to complete and submit the Job Posting Response Form to the Human Resources Division.
• The Job Posting Response form must be received in Human Resources by the job posting deadline for consideration as a candidate for the posted position.
• If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you can submit a waiver to Human Resources. Please refer to the Employee Handbook Policy number 1.02.04.

External Applicants: 

• This position will remain posted until filled. 
• Please visit https://juvenilecourt.applicantstack.com/x/openings to view this posting and to complete and submit the Application for Employment. 

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