Assistant Detention Officer Supervisor

About the role

The Assistant Detention Officer Supervisor is a vital position at the Marion County 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Organizes, oversees, and distributes duties among employees to ensure the efficient operation of the Center and/or the assigned Unit Team.
• Supports 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.
• Evaluates individual staff performance, identifying both efficiencies and deficiencies.
• Develops 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.
• Aid in conducting new hire interviews to evaluate candidate qualifications and alignment with facility values.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required, with a college degree preferred.
• Two years of experience in a direct service role in detention facilities, shelter care facilities, corrections or other human service programs is strongly preferred.
• Good knowledge base of the child welfare and juvenile justice system is essential.
• This is a leadership role within the facility. Demonstrated leadership skills are essential.
• Must demonstrate the ability to professionally collaborate with others, implement critical thinking skills, promote a positive working environment, and operate with the highest level of confidentiality.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required, as well as proven computer skills.
• This position requires the ability to maintain strong boundaries with co-workers so that integrity and trust are not compromised.
• Must be able to work any shift if needed.
• Minimum age requirement is 25 years old.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary enhancements available for Associates or Bachelors degree as well as bi-lingual skills.
• Shift differential is applicable for third shift.
• Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month): Basic: Employer Paid Optional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)

Working Conditions

Secure youth services detention facility. All rates are bi-weekly. 2026 Rate Sheet - To view our rate sheet, please copy and paste this link into your web browser: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:67382b58-4d1a-4519-89d7-8453f91e19a1