Detention Shift Supervisor (Sergeant)

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | JOB SUMMARY | | | | The Detention Shift Supervisor performs custody related work as well | | as supervisory and coordinative work related to inmate detention and | | care within the County Detention Center. Employees in this class | | supervise a group of Detention Officers on an assigned 12-hour shift | | within the County Detention Center.Employees make work assignments | | throughout the day and are responsible for the custody and welfare of | | inmates.Work includes reviewing quality of the Detention Officers | | work and assuring adherence to standards of detention and care. | | Employees at this level are the first level of hearing inmate | | grievances. Officers also serve as Detention Officers with duties | | such as inmate intake, observation, care, and release work in | | accordance with established policies and procedures. Work includes | | the observation and accompaniment of inmates inside the County | | Detention Center and related care and recordkeeping requirements.This | | role also includes the supervision of staff associated with the | | County Detention Centers transportation function.Patience and | | firmness are required in frequent contacts with staff, as well as | | violent, suicidal, and mentally unstable inmates. Work is performed | | under the direct supervision of the Detention Center Supervisor and | | is evaluated through observation and shift reports. | | | | ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS | | | | - Serves as officer-in-charge during a shift; assigns officers to | | duty areas and makes frequent inspections to ensure officers are | | completing their tasks and to ensure the safety of all staff and | | inmates; assists in planning their work schedule; instructs | | officers in the performance of their duties; provides | | clarification to any policies and procedures. | | - Conducts inmate counts and maintains records and logs to ensure | | inmate location accountability; makes and supervises periodic | | searches of inmate quarters for contraband. | | - Performs inmate intake processing; receives inmates by conducting | | searches; completes required intake forms; photographs and | | fingerprints; secures personal property; acts as an inmate | | processor by maintaining inmate information, verifying the | | completion of necessary forms, assigning appropriate cell | | location, determining inmate classification, and maintaining | | inmate count and cell locations. | | - Oversees the security and activities of inmates; supervises meals | | and cleaning of facilities; distributes personal property; | | monitors inmates medical statuses and takes actions when | | illnesses or injuries are suspected. | | - Provides non-confidential inmate information to the public, | | attorneys, and bond personnel; maintains files on inmates; | | searches incoming property delivered to inmates; verifies | | visitors acceptance by inmate. | | - Transports inmates to court, other detention facilities, medical | | and mental health treatment appointments, and other necessary | | trips. | | - Returns personal p operty to individuals; completes forms | | providing required documentation of release. | | - Supervises cleaning and maintenance of jail facilities and | | fixtures. | | - Performs other related duties as assigned. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | KSA Details - | | | | Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: | | | | - Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and | | modern office practices and procedures. | | - Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar | | programs. | | - Knowledge of policies and procedures covering inmate security, | | classification, care, and discipline. | | - Knowledge of personnel policies, laws, and regulations and of | | modern and effective supervisory principles of motivations, | | communications, leadership, discipline, and performance coaching | | and evaluation. | | - Skill in collaborative conflict resolution. | | - Skill in prioritizing and organizing work. | | - Skill in verbal and written communication. | | - Ability to supervise detention staff including effective | | training, communications, performance coaching and evaluation, | | and related activities. | | - Ability to make sound decisions concerning inmate discipline. | | - Ability to exercise sound judgment in routine and emergency | | situations. | | - Ability to work in a hazardous and confining environment. | | - Ability to deal tactfully and firmly with inmates, law | | enforcement personnel, and the general public. | | - Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records. | | - Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships | | with the supervisors, other employees, law enforcement and court | | personnel, and the general public. | | - Ability to actively listen to inmate conversations and sounds in | | the facility and exercise judgment in determining potential | | security problems. | | - Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an | | effective and courteous manner. | | - Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the | | public and co-workers. | | - Ability to work flexible hours, including shift workweekends, | | holidays, and emergencies. | | - Ability to multi-task and work within deadlines. | | - Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters. | | - Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and | | accounting purposes. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Qualifications - | | | | **Educ