Contact Info for Heads of Corrections in Local Government

Overview

Power Almanac’s local government contact database includes over 3,000 Heads of Corrections. The Head of Corrections oversees the operation of correctional facilities, such as jails and detention centers, within their jurisdiction. They are responsible for ensuring that the facilities operate safely, securely, and in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop correctional facilities which includes the building and management of jails (detention facilities)
• Hire and train personnel that manage correctional facilities and services
• Manage programs that provide inmates a path to successfully re-enter their communities
• Manage all aspects related to probation and parole
• Provide safe and secure facilities for pre-trial detainees and convicted offenders
• Supervise inmate activities in controlled settings such as work sites

Head of Corrections Contact Information Collected

Power Almanac collects the following information for every role, including Head of Corrections, so you can build and maintain the best local government email lists and mailing lists possible.

• Official’s First Name
• Official’s Last Name
• Official’s Title
• Official’s Role
• Official’s Mailing Address – Street/Box number
• Official’s Mailing Address – Suite Number
• Official’s Mailing Address – City
• Official’s Mailing Address – State
• Official’s Mailing Address -Zip Code
• Official’s Phone Number 
• Official’s Phone Number Extension
• Official’s Email Address

Reporting Structure and Occurrence

The majority of county governments will have a corrections function. In some cases the county may utilize correction services provided by state or special agencies. 

Correction services at most municipalities and townships are managed either by the county or a special agency or district. The correction department is most likely (but not always) part of the law enforcement department.

Titles You Might Expect

• Sheriff
• Jail Administrator
• County Sheriff
• County Warden
• County Jailer
• Corrections Director
• Chief of Corrections
• Director of Corrections
• Detention Director
• Corrections Officer
• Detention Administrator
• Community Corrections Director
• Police Chief
• Jail Commander
• Chief Probation Officer

Surprising Titles

• County Assessor
• Township Assessor
• Support Services Supervisor