Assistant Detention Officer Supervisor

Overview

The Assistant Detention Officer Supervisor is a vital position at the Marion Superior Court Youth Services Center, tasked with the critical responsibility of safeguarding the welfare of detained youths. This role is centered around ensuring a secure, nurturing environment that addresses the physical, emotional, and mental health needs of the youth in custody. The individual in this role collaborates closely with the Detention Officer Supervisor to manage daily operations, providing direct supervision to Detention Officers and Senior Officers.

A key aspect of this position involves enforcing the Behavioral Management System and ensuring compliance with all training protocols. In the absence of the Detention Officer Supervisor, as well as the Youth Services Administration and Department Managers, the Assistant Detention Officer Supervisor assumes responsibility for all aspects of the operation of the entire facility.

* This is a first shift position, generally 6a-2:30p*

• Functions in an overall supportive role in the facility technically and as a leader. Performs a variety of technical and/or administrative tasks to serve as a support to each security post within the facility.
• Serves as a trusted liaison and role model. Assists in developing an overall atmosphere of care and concern for the safety and security of youth and staff.
• Organizes, oversees, and distribute duties among employees to ensure the efficient operation of the Center and/or the assigned Unit Team.
• Support the Detention Officer Supervisor in ensuring facility compliance with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements.
• Reviews, reports, and corrects situations which may be detrimental to the safety and security of youth or staff, or to the integrity of the secure perimeter of the facility. Schedules periodic contraband searches.
• In conjunction with the Detention Officer Supervisor, evaluates individual staff performance, identifying both efficiencies and deficiencies. Develop improvement plans, corrective actions, and tracks staff progress.
• Ensures employees under their supervision are following Youth Services Center policies, training, rules, and procedures, working with those employees who are not in compliance to gain compliance.
• Assist with conducting new hire interviews to evaluate candidate qualifications and alignment with facility values.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Assistant Detention Officer Supervisor is a vital position at the Marion Superior Court Youth Services Center, tasked with the critical responsibility of safeguarding the welfare of detained youths. This role is centered around ensuring a secure, nurturing environment that addresses the physical, emotional, and mental health needs of the youth in custody. The individual in this role collaborates closely with the Detention Officer Supervisor to manage daily operations, providing direct supervision to Detention Officers and Senior Officers.

A key aspect of this position involves enforcing the Behavioral Management System and ensuring compliance with all training protocols. In the absence of the Detention Officer Supervisor, as well as the Youth Services Administration and Department Managers, the Assistant Detention Officer Supervisor assumes responsibility for all aspects of the operation of the entire facility.

* This is a first shift position, generally 6a-2:30p*

• Functions in an overall supportive role in the facility technically and as a leader. Performs a variety of technical and/or administrative tasks to serve as a support to each security post within the facility.
• Serves as a trusted liaison and role model. Assists in developing an overall atmosphere of care and concern for the safety and security of youth and staff.
• Organizes, oversees, and distribute duties among employees to ensure the efficient operation of the Center and/or the assigned Unit Team.
• Support the Detention Officer Supervisor in ensuring facility compliance with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements.
• Reviews, reports, and corrects situations which may be detrimental to the safety and security of youth or staff,…