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Position Overview

 

The Director, Classification and Unit Management is responsible for overseeing, directing, and ensuring the consistent, policy-compliant implementation of CoreCivic’s inmate classification and unit management systems enterprise-wide. This role serves as the subject-matter expert and strategic advisor for classification processes, unit management practices, and related programming initiatives. It provides oversight, training, technical guidance, and implementation support to facility teams while monitoring performance, identifying gaps, and driving continuous improvement. The position also supports business development, stakeholder engagement, and enterprise-level alignment with company policy, customer contracts, and reentry objectives.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

• Develops, implements, and manages the company’s approved Classification system, ensuring all relevant factors are consistently applied in determining offender status, placement, and housing in accordance with policy and customer contracts.

• Monitors and reviews classification and unit management operations across facilities, identifies deficiencies, and collaborates on corrective action plans to maintain compliance and operational effectiveness.

• Provides oversight, direction, training, and technical assistance to facility classification staff and unit teams; coordinates with training managers on curricula and delivery of required and specialized training.

• Directs classification and unit management activities during facility activations and onboards new leadership teams in support of company goals and standards.

• Develops and delivers statistical reports and performance data on classification programs to internal stakeholders and leadership.

• Serves as a professional liaison with government partners, courts, attorneys, community advocates, and volunteer organizations; provides information on system application and may testify as an expert witness.

• Reviews and recommends updates to applicable policies and procedures to ensure accuracy and operational relevance.

• Conducts staff assistance reviews and audits of classification and unit management functions.

• Participates in business development, including proposal support, staffing analysis, and cost-outs for prospective contracts.

• Leads engagement and training of unit teams on CoreCivic’s Go Further Reentry Program to support consistent delivery of program and company objectives.

• Domestic U.S. travel may be required.

 

Qualifications

 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Social or Behavioral Science, or a closely related field is required. Additional qualifying work experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• Six years of correctional management-level experience, including three years of supervisory experience, is required.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.

• Valid driver’s license is required.

• Strong knowledge of classification systems, unit management principles, and correctional operations preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to provide training, technical guidance, and performance monitoring across multiple facilities.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and professional presentation skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-site environment with shifting priorities.