Detention/Sanctions Assistant Shift Supervisor

We are hiring for two shifts: 7am-3pm; 11pm-7am

Description of essential duties and responsibilities:

• Inspect the Detention facility daily to ensure that standards of cleanliness, fire, health, safety, and security are met; report any problem to the Director on duty or on-call; perform any necessary housekeeping
• Check the facility, appliances, and equipment to ensure everything is in good repair; report any problems to the Director on duty or on-call
• Conduct a resident count at the beginning and end of each shift
• Assume responsibility for the key to the facility; assure all keys are accurately counted and present in the facility, twice on every shift
• Responsible for ensuring that all policies and procedures are followed on their shift
• Supervise and evaluate Detention/Sanctions officers on their shift; report any problems to the Director on duty or on-call
• Responsible for dispensing medication to residents/detainees as directed by the medical authority
• Coordinate with the teachers and Directors on scheduling and resident information
• Assures that the Director and Shift Supervisors on duty or on-call is aware of all pertinent information that affects the health and well-being of resident/detainees, or the safety and security of the facility
• Assume responsibility for the resident/detainees property and clothing
• Communicate all pertinent information to the incoming shift
• Submit a supply list when items are getting low
• Handle problems with resident/detainees when they occur
• Train new Detention/Sanction Officers
• Responsible for meeting the physical and emotional needs of the residents/detainees under the defined parameters of the Detention Center
• Provide direct supervision of resident/detainees, keeping them in close proximity; in visual and auditory contact during program times
• Prepare all necessary paperwork including intake and release forms, daily logs, incident reports, medical reports, etc.
• Develop a thorough understanding of all security and emergency procedures
• Perform other job duties as directed by the Detention Director or Assistant Detention/Sanctions Directors
• Assist Shift Supervisor on duty in the operation of the facility along with supervision of Detention/Sanctions Officers and residents/detainees. Become positive mentor and trainer for staff

Qualifications for position:

• Bachelor’s Degree OR at least 62 hours of college coursework with six months experience with juvenile or adult corrections or social services; OR with a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of work-related experience in a detention or residential setting.
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must pass background, drug and alcohol screening

Supervisory relationships:

This position reports directly to the Assistant Directors of Detention and Sanctions; this position is responsible for supervising Detention and Sanctions Officers and Assistant Shift Supervisors

Skills and knowledge required:

Individual must be physically able to restrain a juvenile should it become necessary; have adequate visual and auditory skills to supervise residents/detainees; be physically able to stand on their feet for an entire eight-hour shift; and have skills necessary to operate the security devises in a safe and competent manner. Must be willing to spend an entire eight-hour shift in a room with the residents/detainees.

Prior experience required: See qualifications for position

Personal qualities:

Individual should have sufficient interpersonal skills to work closely with both peers and resident/detainees.

Amount of travel and other special conditions or requirements:

Some travel may be required to perform job duties and training.

Work Schedule:

Required 40 hour work week; must be willing to work variable and flexible schedule; must be able to report on a short notice if necessary.