Supervises both protective service and administrative support staff, including interviewing applicants and recommending for hire/termination, approving leave, making work assignments, evaluating the work performance of incumbents, and training employees. Directs the operation of a work release center, oversees the custody and control of inmates, interprets work release pre-release laws and regulations, develops program operations policies and procedures, and monitors and evaluates program effectiveness. Meets with local officials and employers to establish jobs for inmates and work areas for regional maintenance programs. Prepares annual budget, monitors expenditures by reviewing and approving requisitions, and prepares and submits expense reports. Travels to correctional units, screens inmates applications and jackets, interviews and selects inmates for work release programs, and transports inmates to work release center. Processes or oversees the processing of inmates into the work release center, orients inmates, issues clothing and other items, completes required paperwork, and assigns beds to inmates. Monitors inmates’ employment adjustment by visiting employment site to observe inmates performing job duties, meets with employers for input on performance and adjustment, and resolves problems to maintain good working relationships with supervisors. Schedules job interviews for inmates, arranges for appointments and transportation to and from job sites, and obtains employers’ signature on employment agreement forms. Conducts regular inspections of the center to ensure cleanliness, maintenance, fire, safety, and security needs are met and takes corrective action as needed. Compiles information and writes and submits work release center’s activity reports. Performs other duties as assigned.