What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shift Supervisor position at Mississippi Department of Employment Security?
The Shift Supervisor provides responsible supervision of the administrative and operational security activities and staff on a specific shift in a facility.
- Directly supervise and manage operations of security staff and inmates/residents on the shift in the performance of their duties.
- Provide for adequate staffing in areassupervised; fill in as needed during periods of short staffing.
- Engage and participate in recruiting, hiring, orientating staff, and other staffing needs in areas supervised.
- Make recommendations concerning personnel matters and assist in the effective management of facility resources.
- High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent is required.
- Three years experience in a criminal justice field or other acceptable related field, which includes two years in a supervisory capacity.
- Additional education may be substituted for the experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Completion of basic pre-service correctional officer training and, where applicable, be a commissioned security officer licensed by the state of employment.
- A valid driver's license is required.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of the practices and principles of correctional facility management; pertinent corrections laws, rules and regulations; and the principles and practices of supervision and training.
- Minimum Age Requirement:Must be at least 21 years of age.