Detention/Sanctions Shift Supervisor

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

Description of essential duties and responsibilities:

• Inspects the detention facility daily to ensure that standards of cleanliness, fire health, safety and security are met and reports any problems to the director on duty or call.
• Checks the facility, appliances and equipment to ensure that everything is in good repair and reports any problems to the director on duty or on call.
• Conducts a resident count at both the beginning and end of each shift.
• Assumes responsibility for the keys of the facility. Ensures that all keys are accurately counted and present in the facility, twice on every shift.
• Supervises and evaluates detention/sanction officers on their shift, reporting any problems to the director on duty or on call.
• Responsible for dispensing medication to residents as directed by the medical authority.
• Coordinates with teachers and the program coordinators on schedules and resident information.
• Ensures that the shift supervisor is aware of all pertinent information that affects the health and well-being of residents and the safety and security of the facility.
• Assumes responsibility for the residents’ property and clothing.
• Communicates all pertinent information to the incoming shift.
• Submits a supply list when items are getting low.
• Handles problems with residents when they occur.
• Trains new detention/sanction officers.
• Is responsible for ensuring that the physical and emotional needs of the residents are met, within the defined parameters of the detention center.
• Provides direct supervision of the residents, keeping them in close proximity and in visual and auditory contact during programs times.
• Prepares all necessary paperwork including intake and release forms, daily logs, incident reports, medical reports, etc…
• Performs housekeeping duties in defined areas and ensures the detention center is clean.
• Develops a thorough understanding of all security and emergency procedures.
• Performs other job duties as directed by the program coordinator or the detention director.
• Must wear a county-issued shirt
• Comes to work on a regular full-time basis.

Qualifications for position:

• Must be at least 21 years of age with a bachelor’s degree; or with some college and six months experience with juvenile or adult corrections, or social services; or with a high school diploma or its equivalent and two years of work-related experience, one of which should be in a detention or resident setting.
• Must pass background clearance and drug screening process.

Supervisory relationships:

• Is under the direct supervision of the program coordinator and or the director(s).

Skills and knowledge required:

• The individual must be physically able to restrain a juvenile should it become necessary
• have adequate visual and auditory skills to supervise resident/detainees
• Be physically able to stand on his or her feet for an entire eight-hour shift
• Have skills necessary to operate the security devices in a safe and competent manner

Personal qualities:

• Individual should have sufficient interpersonal skills to work closely with peers and residents/detainees.

Amount of travel and other special conditions or requirements:

• Some local travel maybe required in carrying out duties and training

Hours per day or week:

• Must be able to work a variable and flexible schedule
• Must be able to come in on short notice if necessary
• Must be able to work hours other than a regular scheduled shift.