Corrections Shift Supervisor - ADULT 2ND - CORRECTIONS

Sedgwick County • Wichita, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Leads, directs, coaches, and supervises a team of Corrections Officers on an assigned shift in a 24-hour adult correctional facility within the Department of Corrections.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent. Certified diploma or transcript verifying equivalent credits is required.
• A combination of two (2) years of experience working with justice involved youth or adult offender clients in a program or facility environment, with progressive responsibilities.
• One (1) year of supervisory work experience.
• Professional references are required to verify the related work experience.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess first aid, CPR, and physical restraint certification or the ability to acquire within initial period of employment.
• Per Sedgwick County Policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid US driver’s license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance.
• Pass legal background check, Child and Adult Abuse & Neglect Central Registry checks, KCJIS Security Policy (fingerprint) check, and pre-employment screens.
• Must also meet the required conditions contained in KSA 65-516 and KAR 28-4-356.

Nice To Haves

• A combination of four (4) years of experience working with justice involved youth or adult clients in a program or facility environment, with progressive responsibilities.
• Two (2) years’ supervisory work experience.
• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or closely related field. Transcript verifying education credits is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff; assign coverage, work, priorities, and projects; and evaluate performance.
• Assist with interviewing, hiring, and lead new-staff orientation and training.
• Review and approve timecards.
• Set priorities and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Address violations, provide corrective guidance, clarify expectations, and document follow-up as needed.
• Evaluate staff, ensure training, and provide feedback on required knowledge and standards.
• Serve as the facility policy and procedure expert; lead by example.
• Ensure client and staff safety, care, and security through protocol enforcement, behavior-change support, and prosocial leadership.
• Process admissions and releases; verify court records and status; and assist with intake and orientation.
• Schedule and facilitate searches and tornado, fire, and other emergency drills.
• Ensure required client substance-use testing is conducted.
• Conduct area and room searches to maintain a contraband-free facility.
• Ensure medication procedures and required medical documentation are followed.
• Review reports and communications for accuracy and operational awareness.
• Investigate incidents, determine consequences, and ensure documentation and follow-through.
• Ensure staff monitor clients, enforce rules and expectations, maintain room cleanliness, and complete head counts.
• Oversee facility supplies and client property for clients who are AWOL or removed from the program.
• Assign location checks and maintain accurate client room, bed, and program-level records.
• Update behavior information, prepare required behavior and status reports, and monitor client activities.
• Complete required reports, behavioral notes, logbooks, team meetings, and shift-turnover communications.
• Prepare and maintain reports and statistics.
• Conduct facility inspections and quality checks; document and facilitate corrective actions.

Benefits

• health coverages
• paid leave
• regular compensation reviews
• retirement plans
• professional development opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement is provided by County if use of personal passenger vehicle.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED