What are the responsibilities and job description for the Detention Officer Supervisor position at City of Indianapolis?
Position Summary
To ensure the provision of safety and security of youth detained in the custody Marion County Youth Service's Center. This will be implemented in such a manner as to assure youths’ day-by-day and moment-by-moment physical, emotional, and psychological safety. Ensures a humane environment by providing supervision to Detention Officers and Senior Officers. Enforces staff disciplinary measures. In the absence of Detention Administration and Department Managers, the Detention Officer Supervisor assumes responsibility for all aspects of the operation of the entire facility.*This is a third shift position, with hours from 9:30p-5:30a*
Position Responsibilities
To review all disciplines issued to youth so as to ensure their compliance with the Behavior Management system; to arbitrate complaints from youth concerning their disciplines; to serve as a neutral third party arbitrator.
Produce narrative and statistical reports for the DSYS on the facility, youth behavior, staffing, and security issues.
Maintain accurate records on the attendance of Detention Officers. Approves timesheets for those employees they supervise, including forwarding information regarding holiday hours and overtime lists to the Court Payroll and Benefits Coordinator.
Organizes, oversees and distribute duties among employees to ensure the efficient operation of the Center and/or the particular assigned Unit Team.
Conduct periodic individual or group meetings with those employees under their supervision.
Prepare monthly fact files, annual and six month evaluations on all employees having a direct reporting relationship to the Shift Supervisor. Identifies training needs for staff and work with the Trainer to ensure that the staff member receives the appropriate training needed.
Ensures employees under their supervision are in compliance with Center policies, training, rules, and procedures, working with those employees who are not in compliance to gain compliance.
Produce written and verbal reports on all incidents involving use of confinement, special needs room, attempted or actual escapes, use of force, property damage, suicide attempts, and any other unusual incidents to the DSYS.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School Diploma required, with college degree or applicable experience preferred. Supervisory experience required. Two years’ experience in a direct service role in corrections or other human service program, preferably one serving youth, is essential; a background including work with youth in a secure setting preferred. Knowledge of basic human development issues as they relate to youth. Knowledge of child welfare and juvenile justice system. Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as proven computer skills, are essential.
*A shift differential is applicable for this position which is for second shift, hours 9:30p-5:30a. This is in addition to the base salary.*
Must be able to work any shift if needed.
Must be a resident of Marion County within six months of hire date.
Salary is based on applicable, relevant experience. Enhancements for education and bi-lingual skills are available.
To apply, please email resume to Assistant Superintendent James Thompson at James.Thompson@indy.gov by Friday, March 7, 2025. *Please indicate in your email that you are applying for the Detention Officer Supervisor position when applying.*
To ensure the provision of safety and security of youth detained in the custody Marion County Youth Service's Center. This will be implemented in such a manner as to assure youths’ day-by-day and moment-by-moment physical, emotional, and psychological safety. Ensures a humane environment by providing supervision to Detention Officers and Senior Officers. Enforces staff disciplinary measures. In the absence of Detention Administration and Department Managers, the Detention Officer Supervisor assumes responsibility for all aspects of the operation of the entire facility.*This is a third shift position, with hours from 9:30p-5:30a*
Position Responsibilities
To review all disciplines issued to youth so as to ensure their compliance with the Behavior Management system; to arbitrate complaints from youth concerning their disciplines; to serve as a neutral third party arbitrator.
Produce narrative and statistical reports for the DSYS on the facility, youth behavior, staffing, and security issues.
Maintain accurate records on the attendance of Detention Officers. Approves timesheets for those employees they supervise, including forwarding information regarding holiday hours and overtime lists to the Court Payroll and Benefits Coordinator.
Organizes, oversees and distribute duties among employees to ensure the efficient operation of the Center and/or the particular assigned Unit Team.
Conduct periodic individual or group meetings with those employees under their supervision.
Prepare monthly fact files, annual and six month evaluations on all employees having a direct reporting relationship to the Shift Supervisor. Identifies training needs for staff and work with the Trainer to ensure that the staff member receives the appropriate training needed.
Ensures employees under their supervision are in compliance with Center policies, training, rules, and procedures, working with those employees who are not in compliance to gain compliance.
Produce written and verbal reports on all incidents involving use of confinement, special needs room, attempted or actual escapes, use of force, property damage, suicide attempts, and any other unusual incidents to the DSYS.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School Diploma required, with college degree or applicable experience preferred. Supervisory experience required. Two years’ experience in a direct service role in corrections or other human service program, preferably one serving youth, is essential; a background including work with youth in a secure setting preferred. Knowledge of basic human development issues as they relate to youth. Knowledge of child welfare and juvenile justice system. Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as proven computer skills, are essential.
*A shift differential is applicable for this position which is for second shift, hours 9:30p-5:30a. This is in addition to the base salary.*
Must be able to work any shift if needed.
Must be a resident of Marion County within six months of hire date.
Salary is based on applicable, relevant experience. Enhancements for education and bi-lingual skills are available.
To apply, please email resume to Assistant Superintendent James Thompson at James.Thompson@indy.gov by Friday, March 7, 2025. *Please indicate in your email that you are applying for the Detention Officer Supervisor position when applying.*
