Detention Shift Supervisor - Night Shift Only

Ada County is a great place to work! We have more than 2000 employees dedicated to enhancing our community's quality of life. Our Juvenile Services team is growing, and this is an excellent opportunity to be a part of taking this team to the next level.
We offer a competitive benefits package which includes excellent medical, dental and vision insurance; generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start; 11 paid holidays a year; participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems which includes 11.94% employer contribution; various savings plans including a deferred compensation 457(b) plan with up to 3% county match; 401K plan; paid parental leave; work-from-home options; life insurance; wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities and career pathing.
This generous Ada County Total Rewards package increases the base salary by approximately 40 percent.

To comply with the Prison Elimination Act Juvenile Facility Standards 115.315. and IDAPA 05.01.02-212, hiring of only male or only female applicants is permissible.

Supervises the work of Detention Staff and detention residents in a secure facility (Juvenile Detention Center). Security and safety of residents and staff is a primary consideration. Meeting individual and group needs of residents through counseling, training, education, and a wide variety of programming through various outside resources is another area of prime concern. Performs related work as required. The position is located in the Ada County Juvenile Services, Detention Center.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work of this class involves the direct supervision of the Detention Officers at the Ada County Juvenile Detention Center. The Detention Shift Supervisor is responsible for the care, safety, and well-being of detained youth. An incumbent in this class must possess a working knowledge of human behavior and child management. The Shift Supervisor reports to the Detention Manager and/or the Assistant Detention Manager. Direct supervision is exercised over Detention Officers and other subordinate personnel.

• Supervises the activities of the Juvenile Center's residents and staff;
• Supervises and participates in the training of the Detention Staff to ensure proper implementation of program;
• Appropriately clears juveniles for Detention;
• Ensures that all security procedures are adhered to;
• Ensures all detention staff follows policy and procedure and issues discipline when necessary;
• Ensure detention staff interact with the residents and build a rapport;
• Complete all shift paperwork and properly brief next shift of all detention matters;
• Ensure detention facility is appropriately supplied and conduct daily and weekly inventory;
• Supervises personnel and assigns work schedules;

• Coordinates replacement coverage for detention staff during absences;

• Maintains personnel records for subordinate personnel such as holiday, sick leave, etc., completes performance evaluations, and counsels staff as needed on personnel matters;
• Responds to employee complaints and takes disciplinary action as needed;
• Makes final decision on higher level resident discipline;
• Conducts team meetings and attends supervisor meetings;
• Supportive of detention staff and management;
• Evaluates programs and recommends changes;
• Keeps Detention Manager and/or Assistant Detention Manager informed of all detention matters and any potential problems that may arise.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures that the building is maintained in a neat and orderly condition during the assigned shift and reports any deficiencies;
• As required, performs essential functions of the position of Detention Officer and any other related duties as assigned;
• Duties assigned or request for information will be completed in a timely manner.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in social work, criminal justice, psychology or related field and any combination of education, training, and/or experience;
• Interest in and an empathetic understanding of youth confined to a detention setting;
• Good knowledge of the care and management of groups of detained youth;
• Knowledge of basic first aid and CPR procedures;
• Knowledge of what is considered contraband;
• Knowledge of and experience in working with culturally diverse groups of youth;
• Ability to supervise others;
• Ability to establish good working relationships with subordinates and youth;
• Ability to obtain the cooperation of others and exercise good judgment;
• Ability to demonstrate patience and firmness;

• Ability to learn, apply and enforce the policies and procedures (including the Code of Ethics) of the Ada County Juvenile Services;

• Ability to learn, apply and enforce the policies and procedures under which the residents must live;
• Ability to keep and maintain a variety of records related to the residents;
• Ability to interact with law enforcement, juvenile justice partners, community professionals and parents;
• Ability to operate a computer terminal, audio monitor, control room console and electronic locks;
• Ability to perform the duties of this position without a direct threat to the health and safety of the incumbent or others.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must meet PREA requirements;
• Incumbents are subject to fingerprinting for the purpose of background investigation;
• Must be CPR certified;
• Must adhere to the Code of Ethics for ACJS;
• Must qualify for applicable POST requirements;
• Must possess a valid driver's license;

• This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
  

POST CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The position requires that the incumbent meet POST Standards for Detention Officers. Upon an offer of employment as a Detention Officer, a medical examination is required, as well as a vision and a hearing examination. All such examinations are at the expense of the applicant. The applicant shall meet the POST medical standards to qualify for employment as a Detention Officer at Ada County Juvenile Services. All medical examinations shall be completed within two (2) weeks of an offer of employment.

• Most of the work is performed in and around the County Juvenile Detention Center;
• The work requires sufficient physical ability to subdue a resident in time of confrontation or to break up a fight between residents;
• The incumbent must be able to remove an unconscious person from the center in time of emergency, use first aid when necessary, search residents' rooms for contraband and climb stairs.

DISCLAIMER

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran's Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed "key positions" in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.

Employment Type: Full-Time with Benefits