Shift supervisor, Management

Overview

• Directly supervises the Juvenile Detention Officers on duty or assists in monitoring and supervising detained juveniles in the detention facility. Directly responsible to the Detention Superintendent. Supervise all shift activities and assigned personnel. Assumes responsibility during assigned shift for juveniles detained. Provides counseling to juveniles and assigned personnel. Provides orientation upon admission of juveniles. Inspects and maintains safety, sanitation, cleanliness and security of facility.
  
  Communicates significant observations to appropriate staff members of the Juvenile Probation Section. Ensures that the chronological and point sheets are updated by end of the shift. Ensures all entries in the Caseworker IV are complete. Ensures all incident reports are written correctly. Ensures that appropriate personnel are contacted in the event of a detention incident or medical emergency. Maintains order during detention hearings.
  
  Assists intake process of admission during large numbers of admissions. Assigns appropriate personnel to ensure tasks are completed at end of shift. Conducts tours as directed. Promotes a positive image of the department in the community and maintains a high level of professionalism and moral character at all times. Works in harmony with all department staff and performs any and all duties as assigned to ensure the efficient operation of the department.

• Graduation from a high school or equivalent (GED).
• Two (2) year experience as a supervisor of detention officers.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English) with the ability to converse fluently in both languages.

• Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Must be able to be insured by the County’s insurance carrier.