Youth Security Supervisor-Whitehall

Job Description

The Youth Security Supervisor provides leadership and oversight to security staff within a youth rehabilitation facility to ensure the safety, security, and well‑being of youth, staff, and visitors. This position is responsible for supervising staff, enforcing facility rules and procedures, supporting youth rehabilitation efforts, and ensuring daily operations of assigned living units are conducted in a safe, structured, and consistent manner.

The supervisor plays a key role in staff development, behavior management, and maintaining a secure and supportive environment.

• Plans, organizes, assigns, and supervises the daily work activities of assigned security staff to ensure unit goals, safety standards, and operational requirements are met.
• Provides leadership, coaching, training, and performance feedback to staff; counsels employees on policies, procedures, and work expectations; and identifies training needs.
• Reviews employee performance and recommends appropriate personnel actions, including promotions, disciplinary actions, status changes, separations, and grievance responses.
• Enforces facility rules, regulations, and security procedures to ensure the safe and orderly movement of youth on and off campus and during school, recreation, dining, church, and other activities.
• Oversees the operation and maintenance of assigned cottages or living units, including supply requisitions, inventory control, and accurate record‑keeping.
• Maintains records related to youth behavior, incidents, adjustments, and unit operations in accordance with administrative, safety, sanitation, and security standards.
• Consults and collaborates with treatment, education, and facility staff regarding youth behavior concerns and disciplinary actions to support rehabilitation efforts.
• Ensures a safe, secure, and structured environment that promotes accountability, positive behavior, and the overall rehabilitative mission of the facility.

• Coursework/training or experience in social work, criminal justice, counseling and guidance, human development and the family, psychology, behavioral health care, education, social/behavioral sciences, nursing/patient care, delinquency prevention, or a related area.
• Experience leading, coordinating, directing, monitoring and/or supervising others.

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, human services, sociology, family studies, or a closely related field.

• Must be 21 years of age and hold a valid driver's license.
• Proficiency in English, including the ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend the language effectively.

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement, and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation. Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency, and employment status. For more information on benefits, visit the State jobs benefits page.

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