Corrections Shift Supervisor

Supervises assigned personnel and team members; communicates policies, procedures, rules and regulations to assigned staff; ensures that Officers adhere to departmental rules and regulations; assigns tasks and functions; ensures that Officers have and properly use their equipment; reviews reports and write-ups submitted by Officers for accuracy before filing or submitting to supervisor; completes performance appraisals on assigned personnel and team members; gathers information, reviews information and documents incidents used for disciplinary actions; assists in the training and development of staff by counseling them on the proper methods of dealing with clients in order to prevent or resolve problems using evidence based practices.

Performs administrative duties; conducts, verifies, and/or assists in daily resident population counts, documents and takes action on discrepancies; conducts or verifies the daily inspection for cleanliness and damage; follows procedures required to initiate the correction of substandard conditions by completing work orders for needed repairs or replacements; directs personnel to complete cleaning duties; attends or conducts daily shift conferences concerned with keeping personnel informed about the status of the facility, personnel, and clients; keeps required records; briefs successor at change of shift; writes reports on resident incidents, lock downs, investigations, and repair requests; documents staff growth and development; may serve on resident disciplinary committee.

Performs functions deriving from resident supervision; evaluates resident disciplinary problems after obtaining information from Officers; orders disciplinary action; ensures that the order is implemented; completes the accompanying documentation; supervises resident searches for contraband according to established procedures; assists officers during de-escalation interventions; directs and/or assists Officers during emergency or Officer assistance crises, evaluates the situation and coordinates the necessary action.

In conjunction with departmental training staff, ensures training and development of staff; participates in the development, implementation, and presentation of In-Service training for staff; reviews new-hire checklists and identifies staff training needs and progress; directly provides mentoring, coaching and counseling to staff; identifies potential problems and their impact on staff morale.

Responds immediately and directs staff during emergencies as directed by emergency procedure guidelines; provides leadership and supervision as incident command; dons protective equipment; restrains or restricts the actions of combative or disruptive clients using only necessary force; summons assistance from backup personnel; administers first aid or CPR; conducts follow-up and critical analysis of incidents.

Ensures compliance with state and federal laws and regulations; takes initiative to propose new policies and revisions to policies.