Program Manager - Denver Sheriff Department

$70,765 - $116,762/Yr

City and County of Denver - Denver, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Denver, CO

501-1,000 employees

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Program Manager at the Denver Sheriff Department is responsible for overseeing inmate programs within the department, ensuring compliance with departmental goals and regulations, and developing evidence-based programs to address criminogenic needs. This role involves supervising a team of counselors, case managers, and volunteers, and requires collaboration with community agencies to enhance inmate rehabilitation and reentry skills. The position is based primarily at the County Jail and includes regular in-person meetings at the Downtown Detention Center. The Program Manager will also analyze program data, evaluate effectiveness, and implement necessary changes to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and supervision to the programs team, including regular documented meetings with each team member and team meetings.
• Ensure programs operate in compliance with departmental goals, laws, rules, and regulations.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise service providers and community groups on necessary compliance adjustments.
• Problem-solve inmate issues, handle crises, and respond to grievances, including attending monthly inmate council meetings.
• Coordinate with the Director of Inmate Programs regarding services and classes related to criminogenic needs and education.
• Distribute class lists and activity sign-up sheets.
• Recommend and modify program procedures, guidelines, and policies to achieve goals based on feedback.
• Evaluate program progress and analyze data to identify issues and prepare reports with recommendations.
• Meet with community groups and officials to solicit input and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Submit ACA records by deadlines related to inmate program standards.
• Develop volunteer programs, identify training gaps, and recruit and train volunteers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Management, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, or a related field.
• Three years of professional experience developing, implementing, and administering programs.
• 1-2 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience working with offender populations and in a jail setting.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with contracts, compliance, and grants.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience developing new initiatives and coordinating activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Desire to help others learn through formal or informal methods.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule that consists of a Monday-Friday work week.