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| JOB SUMMARY |
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| 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. |
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| ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS |
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| - 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. |
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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| KSA Details- |
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| Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: |
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| - 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. |
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