PSE IV-Statewide Parole Administrator

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy: 223434 Job Posting closes: Thursday, November 19, 2026 Agency Information: Kansas Department of Corrections Our Mission: Partnering to Promote Safety and Responsibility through Best Practices. Our Vision: Transforming Lives for the Safety of All. Our Beliefs: Our employees are our most influential resource.

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gov/crt/immigrant-and-employee-rights-section . KDOC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. About the Position: PSE IV-Statewide Parole Administrator, 223434 Who can apply: Applicants who meet the minimum requirements Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified Service Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Work Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes Follow KDOC on Social Media Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn , YouTube #PATHWAY4SUCCESS ligible: Starting Salary: $83,699.

20 to $110,000 Annual ($40.24 to $52.88/Hr.)* * Offered salary will be determined by experience, qualifications, and skill set that the candidate brings to the position. Though this position is unclassified, the posted starting salary is equivalent to classified Pay Grade 40, step 6-17. Please contact Recruitment Coordinator for further details.

Employment Benefits Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage Sick & Vacation leave Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually) Fitness Centers in select locations Employee discounts with the STAR Program Retirement and deferred compensation programs Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information… Position Summary & Responsibilities Position Summary: This position exists to plan, organize, direct, and oversee statewide parole operations for the Kansas Department of Corrections.

The Statewide Parole Administrator provides executive-level leadership and oversight to ensure consistent, effective, and evidence-based community supervision practices throughout the state. The position advances the strategic plan for parole, establishes statewide operational priorities, promotes consistent application of department policies and parole processes, coordinates resources and services across parole offices, and evaluates operational effectiveness to support public safety and successful community reintegration.

The Administrator provides visionary and practical leadership, builds trust, facilitates open communication, and promotes accountability and continuous improvement throughout statewide parole operations.

Job Responsibilities

may include but are not limited to the following: Statewide Parole Operations & Leadership: Oversees development of the parole strategic plan, including implementation, evaluation, and maintenance. Establishes an organized and continuous environment of learning, data analysis, and operational alignment across the state.

Directs, coordinates, and evaluates statewide parole operations to ensure effective, consistent, and accountable delivery of community supervision services. Establishes operational priorities and provides executive leadership to subordinate directors, managers, supervisors, and parole operations throughout the state. Develops short- and long-range strategies to align parole operations with agency priorities and the KDOC Strategic Action Plan.

Establishes performance measures to evaluate operational and program effectiveness and identifies opportunities for improvement. Ensures the Deputy Secretary is appropriately apprised and briefed regarding parole operations, emerging issues, performance, and significant operational matters. Statewide Policy, Practice & Operational Consistency Provides leadership and oversight to establish consistent statewide application of Internal Management Policy and Procedures (IMPP), parole processes, supervision standards, and operational practices.

Evaluates practices across parole offices and identifies variations requiring standardization or corrective action. Directs efforts to promote consistent application of supervision practices, including caseload management, responses to violations and incentives, GPS monitoring, jail sanctions, revocation processes, and other community supervision functions.

Ensures parole operations are aligned with evidence-based practices and that supervision strategies are commensurate with individual risk and need while maintaining public safety. Organizational Management, Resource Allocation & Continuous Improvement Plans and coordinates statewide parole resources to support efficient and effective operations.

Evaluates staffing structures, workloads, caseload distribution, operational processes, and resource needs and makes recommendations to the Deputy Secretary regarding organizational or operational changes. Identifies opportunities to consolidate functions, reduce duplication, improve efficiency, and strategically deploy resources across the state.

Leads implementation of approved operational changes and monitors outcomes to determine effectiveness. Collaborates with agency leadership and support divisions to ensure parole operations have the personnel, technology, training, equipment, and administrative resources necessary to accomplish agency objectives. Leadership, Personnel & Stakeholder Coordination Provides leadership and direction to subordinate management staff and promotes accountability, professional development, effective communication, and consistent management practices throughout parole operations.

Conducts performance evaluations of direct reports and participates in personnel decisions involving selection, development, performance management, discipline, and organizational staffing. Collaborates with KDOC executive leadership, correctional facilities, community-based programs, law enforcement agencies, courts, community partners, service providers, and other governmental entities regarding parole operations and public safety matters.

Fosters positive organizational change through a collaborative approach and promotes professional respect and dignity in interactions with staff, supervised individuals, stakeholders, and the public. Executive Support & Other Duties Represents statewide parole operations on agency committees, workgroups, meetings, and other assignments as designated by the Deputy Secretary.

Prepares or oversees reports, operational analyses, recommendations, and other information necessary for executive decision-making. Responds to emerging operational issues and performs other duties as assigned.ver Qualifications Minimum Qualifications : Four years of experience in planning, organizing and directing the work of a department, program or agency.

Education

may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Preferred Qualifications

Extensive knowledge and demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex, large-scale systems, with a strategic mindset focused on continuous improvement, adaptive change, and organizational growth. Knowledge of evidence-based practices related to community supervision and risk reduction. Experience developing and implementing strategic plans, policies, procedures, performance measures, and organizational improvements.

Strong leadership and change-management skills with demonstrated ability to lead through subordinate managers and supervisors. Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Ability to establish effective working relationships with executive leadership, staff, governmental entities, law enforcement agencies, community partners, and other stakeholders.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements : Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and the ability to travel throughout the state as needed. Must successfully pass a criminal history records check. Must successfully pass a pre-employment urinalysis (UA) drug screening. Recruiter Contact Information Name : Alyssa Cabello Human Resources

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