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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Assistant Detention Officer Supervisor

Community Justice Campus (CJC) - 675 Justice Way, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$51K/yr - $77K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking an Assistant Detention Officer Supervisor for the Marion County Youth Services Center. This role is focused on safeguarding the welfare of detained youths by ensuring a secure environment and managing daily operations alongside the Detention Officer Supervisor.

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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. Assists in developing an overall atmosphere of care and concern for the safety and security of youth and staff

Organizes, oversees, and distribute duties among employees to ensure the efficient operation of the Center and/or the assigned Unit Team

Support 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

In conjunction with the Detention Officer Supervisor, evaluates individual staff performance, identifying both efficiencies and deficiencies. Develop 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

Assist with conducting new hire interviews to evaluate candidate qualifications and alignment with facility values

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Child welfare knowledgeJuvenile justice knowledgeLeadership skillsComputer skillsCritical thinkingVerbal communicationWritten communicationPositive working environmentCollaborationConfidentiality

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent is required, with college 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

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

Proven computer skills

Must be able to maintain strong boundaries with co-workers so that integrity and trust are not compromised

Must be able to work any shift if needed

Marion County residency is required within six months from the date of hire