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Position Summary
The Detention Shift Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of staff and residents in the departments Pre/Post Facilities and Non-Secure Shelter. This position is also responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the facilities while also ensuring the facilities are in compliance with relevant state standards county/departmental policy and procedure, and all applicable state/federal laws. Job Description
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for residents and staff
Must be able to respond to crisis and emergency situations in a calm, prudent, responsible and decisive manner
Responsible for supervising staff and juveniles in accordance with all relevant state standards county/departmental policy and procedure, and all applicable state/federal laws
Assist in performance reviews and recommend personnel actions.
Responsible for ensuring all paperwork and reports completed during their shift is accurate
Responsible for assisting in departmental internal investigations on alleged child abuse, child neglect cases, or other cases mandated by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, McLennan County, or the Juvenile Probation Department
Responsible for maintaining and reporting proper inventory and supply levels to the Assistant Superintendent
Responsible for training new staff on department policies and procedures
Provides supervision to the workforce by determining work priorities, staff scheduling, compliance to policies and procedures, compliance to quality standards and significant decisions impacting the business unit
Develop, coach, instruct and counsel employees
Oversee time keeping administration for full time, part time and temporary employees to minimize tardiness and absenteeism
Must be able to maintain a professional comportment in interactions with employees and maintain a clear line of authority and boundaries
Regular attendance and timeliness are required

EDUCATION:
Required

High School diploma or GED

Preferred:

An associate"s degree from an accredited college in Criminal Justice, Sociology, or Psychology

SKILLS ~ EXPERIENCE:
Required

Must be twenty-one (21) years of age
2 years" experience in the corrections/social work field. Thirty (30) college hours can be substituted for one (1) years" experience in the corrections/social work field
Some supervisory experience is preferred
Knowledge of how to respond in crisis situations; crisis response training preferred
Knowledge of how to conduct and complete investigations; knowledge of applicable child abuse/neglect laws
Ability to train, coach and instruct employees on best practices; ability to modify style of teaching to fit learning needs of individual employees
Must be skilled in handling the stress and the pressures of dealing with detained youth in a secure setting
Must be able to read, write, understand, and enforce departmental policies and procedures
Must be able to become a certified officer in accordance with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department standards
Must pass a criminal background screening according to the eligibility requirements set forth in the Texas Administrative Code§344.
Must possess a valid driver"s license

All Employees
o Must be committed to achieving excellence in assigned duties, always in service of the county and community
o Must have ability to earn and keep the trust of fellow employees and the community at large
o Must be dependable as an encouraging force for team morale and in overall attendance
o Must be approachable and ready to help fellow employees and the general public

Supervisors
o Must be a motivating figure that leads by example and fosters a team environment
o Must be efficient and have the ability to improve upon processes and procedures
o Must be resourceful in completing tasks to minimize waste of County tax dollars

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Work is performed mostly indoors in a 24-hour/7-day confined, security facility
Frequent contact with the public, parents of clients, and hostile detainees
May be exposed to blood borne pathogens and other bodily fluids

PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS:

Standing, walking, and light lifting of supplies
The individual must be able to physically restrain residents exhibiting disruptive behavior in a safe manner in accordance with the behavior management training
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen
Random drug testing is conducted on all employees

HOURS / SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
This position works one of the following three shifts:
1st Shift: 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
2nd Shift: 3:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
3rd Shift: 11:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.
This position may be required to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility. Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and other shifts assigned by the Assistant Superintendent
Disclaimer
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

McLennan County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past ten years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records, and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually. Application Special Instructions
Please attach the following documents:

Proof of education for the highest level of schooling completed i.e. copy of high school diploma or college transcript
Current resume

Job Type: Full-time

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