Detention Supervisor

Supervises training, scheduling and performance of Detention Officers. Performs role of Detention Officer as required. Provides support to management as directed.

1. Oversees shift operations for the Detention Center including evaluating performance, scheduling, and    coordinating work activities of Detention/Transport Officers.
2. Identifies and recommends training needs for detention personnel.
3. Assists manager in writing and updating policies and procedures.
4. Performs all functions of Detention/Transport Officers.
5. Provides support to manager when required.
6. Identifies and makes budgetary recommendations for Detention Center personnel and operations.
7. Ensure compliance with PREA Standards, to include training for detention personnel.
8. Regular and timely attendance are required for this position.
9. Interacts professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers and others in the course of daily work.
10. Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES 

• Must be knowledgeable and stay up to date on laws and policies as they relate to the operation of the Detention Center. 
• Ability to foster and create effective working relationships with all personnel within and outside the agency.
• Shall encourage and support the highest quality of workplace team interaction and behavior. 
•  Demonstrate fiscal responsibility in terms of purchasing and scheduling. 
•  Must be able to maintain confidentiality with criminal and investigative information
•  Must be able to remain calm in stressful situations, controlling emotions, and resolving issues quickly and efficiently, using sound judgement.  
•  Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written communication, decision making, problem solving, and leadership skills.
•  Ability to identify, address employee morale issues and mediate employee conflicts. 
•  Ability to maintain and manage employee time records with accuracy and attention to detail. 
•  Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays and required overtime.
•   Ability to be willing to learn; flexible and adaptable to changing technology, conditions and workloads.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS 

Minimum age of 18. High school diploma or equivalent.  

Must pass TLETS access and CJIS awareness course within six (6) months from date of hire.   

Basic Detention Officer’s training including knowledge of regulations for detention area conduct and operations, knowledge of first aid and five years Detention Officer experience or equivalent or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 

Prior supervisory experience is preferred. 

Must pass a Municipal Jailer training class approved by the department. Must receive Intoxilyzer certification within one year from date of hire or at the earliest available opportunity thereafter.  

Must pass a Federal/National criminal background check, polygraph and credit check. Must have a valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record as defined by City policy.

Due to Criminal Justice Information Security (CJIS) requirements, the candidate must never have been convicted, put on court-ordered community supervision, or probation for any criminal offense above the grade of Class B misdemeanor or a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years from the date of the court order. Class A Misdemeanor Conviction, Deferred Adjudication, or Felony Conviction are permanent disqualifiers.

Must pass a pre-employment basic physical, drug screen, functional  assessment screening (Level 1), Titmus vision screening, Ishihara vision screening, and a smell test.

WORKING CONDITIONS 

While performing the essential functions of this position may involve routine and frequent exposure to:

•             Bright/dim light

•             Dusts and pollen

•             Extreme heat and/or cold

•             Wet or humid conditions

•             Extreme noise levels

•             Vibration

•             Fumes and/or noxious odors

•             Disease/pathogens

•             Toxic/caustic chemicals

•             Violence

•             Other extreme hazards not listed above

Safety equipment is provided as needed per job assignment and must be worn as required by department procedures and good safety practices.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to perform medium work that involves walking, standing, sitting, stooping, jumping, stretching, or lifting.  The employee frequently is required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to smell.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 150 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the job requirements change.