Detention Shift Supervisor

City of Carrollton • Carrollton, TX

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing shift supervision of Detention Officers performing daily duties. Performs duties of Detention Officers and completes daily reports for Sergeants; monitors civilian workers; and monitors suicidal and combative detainees. Work is performed with limited supervision.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Two years as a Senior Officer or Detention Officer.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• CPR Certification.
• First Aid Certification
• AED Certification.
• NCIC/TCIC Certifications.
• TCOLE Certification.
• Must be able to work twelve (12) hour shifts including nights, weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Must pass criminal history check.
• Must pass motor vehicle records check.

Responsibilities

• Supervises detention staff to include assigning and monitoring work, training staff on proper work procedures, and providing direction.
• Prepares and maintains legal documents and files on prisoners detained in the City jail, which includes: initiating booking procedures; gathering a variety of intake information on prisoners, including medical histories; inputting charges into applicable database; preparing paperwork for submittal to the Judge; photographing and fingerprinting prisoners; performing running criminal histories; providing Officers with warrant information; searching prisoners; and/or, performing other related activities.
• Supervises the behavior of prisoners in holding and jail cells, ensuring the safety and security of the jail.
• Supervises jail house operations such as washing and issuing blankets, shoes, and mats; preparing simple meals for prisoners; prisoner escorting; and monitoring video surveillance.
• Supervises administrative support activities such as maintaining records and logs; answering telephones; maintaining the entry and exit of jail area; completing bond forms; and sending teletypes to external agencies.
• Supervises customer service interactions.
• Prepares daily reports of shift activity.
• Provides testimony during court hearings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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