A professional who administers state correction program, such as parole, probation, work release, or custodial care. Responsibilities include:

• Organizes, develops, and executes departmental policies in accordance with state and federal regulations and under direction of governing board.
• Establishes cooperative agreements with other state agencies and criminal justice department to plan and promote rehabilitative programs and projects.
• Investigates complaints or incidents to resolve inmate grievances.
• Coordinates staff activities, such as fiscal, management, training, and other supportive services.
• Establishes system of records and reports.
• Testifies at legislative or other hearings to recommend changes in existing statutes.