0000005833.JUVENILE DETENTION SUPERVISOR.JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER

About the Role

Functions as a shift supervisor in an assigned detention facility, ensuring the efficient operation of the facility by assisting in the development and evaluation of all programs and maintaining adequate staffing levels in compliance with policies and procedures, federal, state, and local regulations, and licensing requirements.

Supervises generally 21-35 detention officers, part-time workers, and volunteers and assumes managerial responsibilities in the absence of the manager.

Responsibilities

• Trains, motivates, evaluates, and supervises staff; issues work assignments; and maintains time and attendance.
• Develops, coordinates, and evaluates daily educational, therapeutic, and/or recreational programs/activities.
• Functions in a supervisory capacity and assumes management responsibilities in the absence of the manager, operating assigned shifts effectively and efficiently and maintaining the proper staff-to-client ratio for coverage according to licensing standards.
• Conducts inspections, drills, dorm/cell searches, and physical searches of youths when contraband is suspected.
• Prepares and completes reports and other documentation in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and procedures.
• Makes critical and sound decisions during emergencies or potentially dangerous situations; conducts group intervention crisis sessions; and informs supervisor of concerns as warranted.
• Serves as back-up to staff and assumes all duties as necessary, including administering medications, transporting youths to appointments, processing intake assessments or discharges, disciplining youths, and chasing or restraining youths.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a job-related field of study.
• Two (2) years of work-related experience.
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR Certification within 90 days of hire.
• Must be certified as required by applicable standards for the facility/department assigned within six months of employment.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License and a good driving record; required to provide a copy of 10-year driving history.
• Must pass an extensive background investigation.
• Mandatory drug testing prior to employment and subject to random, unannounced drug and/or alcohol testing during employment.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and pass all portions (physical/written) of the Juvenile Academy to continue employment or all standards related to PREA and Ethics for specific positions.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, and the general public.
• High tolerance for working in an emotionally demanding and stressful work environment, including working with juveniles who may have committed dangerous or aggressive acts.
• Ability to restrain and/or chase youths.
• Must maintain a good driving record and remain in compliance with Article II, Subdivision II of Chapter 90 of the Dallas County Code.

Working Conditions

• Works inside a secured facility with potential exposure to hepatitis, tuberculosis, lice, and other diseases.
• Subject to shift changes, mandatory overtime, or remaining on duty for an additional shift (“double shift”).
• May be considered ‘essential personnel’ and subject to being held over or called back to a work location or alternate site at all times.
• May be required to utilize a vehicle to transport youths.
• An employee may be transferred to another department, shift, location, or facility based on the needs of the Department.