Shift Supervisor

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent is required.
• Three years experience in a criminal justice field or other acceptable related field, which includes two years in a supervisory capacity.
• Additional education may be substituted for the experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Completion of basic pre-service correctional officer training and, where applicable, be a commissioned security officer licensed by the state of employment.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the practices and principles of correctional facility management; pertinent corrections laws, rules and regulations; and the principles and practices of supervision and training.
• Minimum Age Requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

Requirements

• Directly supervise and manage operations of security staff and inmates/residents on the shift in the performance of their duties.
• Provide for adequate staffing in areas supervised; fill in as needed during periods of short staffing.
• Engage and participate in recruiting, hiring, orientating staff, and other staffing needs in areas supervised.
• Make recommendations concerning personnel matters and assist in the effective management of facility resources.