Correctional Institution Deputy Superintendent
State of Ohio
Highland Hills, OH · Posted October 23, 2026
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About the job
Futures Start Here! Connection | Collaboration | Commitment | Correction About Us… We are a dedicated team of juvenile justice professionals committed to transforming and saving young lives. We believe in a future where every young person thrives and contributes to a safer, stronger Ohio! DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole. Our Values… · Connection: We respect everyone. We don’t tear them down. · Collaboration: We work together. We don’t go alone. · Commitment: We step up. We don’t give up. · Correction: We create change. We don’t stay the same. To learn more about DYS, please visit our website here. What You'll Do… DYS is seeking a Correctional Institution Deputy Superintendent at our Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional facility (CHJCF), located in Highland Hills, Ohio. This position plans, directs, and administers all direct service programs (Operations, Unit Managemnet, and Youth Custody) at CHJCF. Additional duties include but are not limited to: Establishes departmental goals and evaluates progress annually. Supervises and evaluates performance, recommends retention, and approves leave of assigned staff. Initiates investigations, recommends discipline and serves as pre-disciplinary meeting facilitator. Develops and implements control custody and treatment policies and procedures for direct services to ensure compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards. Prepares and/or directs the preparation of required reports including Youth Incident Reports, Youth Behavior Incident Reports, and Institutional Disci;inary Committee meetings. Coordinates all security matters related to control of onsite contractors including personnel, equipment, and tool control. Directs all aspects of unit management including security, sanitation, discpline and chemical control. Acts as Administrative Duty Officer on call evenings and weekends for emergencies on a rotating schedule. Months of Employment At Hire 6 Months 18 Months 30 Months 42 Months 54 Months 66 months 78 months Pay Range 14 Exempt Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Hourly $40.40 $42.70 $44.99 $47.43 $50.12 $52.90 $55.09 $57.67 Annual $84,032.00 $88,816.00 $93,579.20 $98,654.40 $104,249.60 $110,032.00 $114,587.20 $119,953.60