About the Role

Spectrum provides treatment and detention support for youth aged 12 - 20 in a highly secure facility. We are looking for a responsible Security Supervisor who not only supervises the work of others but can also provide coaching, resolve issues, and serve as a link between subordinates and upper management.

The ideal candidate will be a great communicator who can guide and train employees. Security Supervisors are on-the-floor leaders who observe and provide feedback to promote growth in the Security Workers they supervise. They ensure proper coverage and that Security Workers are in position and respond as needed to ensure the security of the facility and the safety of youth residents and staff alike.

Successful security supervisors understand policies and are well-versed in facility processes. The goal is to maintain an environment that promotes growth and engagement in Spectrum’s mission to become the provider of choice for high-secure treatment and detention services in Michigan.

This position oversees an assigned shift of Security workers and transportation activities. Ensures proper safety and security for the facility, including residents, staff, visitors, and the community. Monitors the program technologies employed by the agency and ensures efficient, effective, and appropriate application. The Security Supervisor ensures strict adherence to program policies and program procedures. Responsible for properly training assigned employees and must review their progress or retrogression. Makes appraisals and recommendations on the status of safety, security, personnel, projects, and activities to the Facility Manager and the Director of Operations and Support Services. Performs other work as assigned by the Facility Manager and Center Director. Supervises, directs, and provides security, safety, and welfare to the youth as required by the State of Michigan laws, Child Welfare Licensing requirements, and applicable standards as found in the SJJS Procedure Manual and Spectrum’s Policies and Procedures.

• 12-week rotating schedule, which features a 4-day weekend every 4 weeks

 What we offer

• BlueCare Network Medical and Rx
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental 
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Vision 
• 403(b) with employer match
• $25,000 Life Insurance,
• Short-term Disability,
• Holiday Pay (including Juneteenth),
• Paid Time Off.
• Advancement opportunities.

The youth in this program may receive individual counseling emphasizing personal accountability and restorative justice. Shift Supervisors Must meet the following requirements.

• A high school diploma and 2 years of work experience.
• Must complete and return a record of no findings on the DHHS Central Registry Clearance, a criminal history background check free of felony convictions, a physical examination which indicates satisfactory health status free from communicable diseases including TB, and physical ability to perform the functions of this job description with or without accommodation. Must have reliable transportation and a valid State of Michigan Driver’s License.

Our Approach

At Spectrum, we believe dignity and respect are simple human gifts that belong to everyone. Since 1976, Spectrum has worked to strengthen children, families, and communities across Michigan.

Spectrum Juvenile Justice Services utilizes the Forward Focused Treatment Model©, the first evidence-based clinical treatment program developed for adolescents with serious offending behaviors. The cognitive-behavioral treatment model is based on current research in adolescent brain development and juvenile justice treatment and includes trauma-focused assessment and treatment. Treatment is guided by a developmentally informed conceptualization of each youth’s risks and needs and utilizes a multimodal and multi-pronged approach.

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