Shift Supervisor - Tutwiler MS

VetJobs • Tutwiler, MS

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About The Position

The Shift Supervisor provides responsible supervision of the administrative and operational security activities and staff on a specific shift in a facility. The role oversees security staff and inmates/residents during the shift, supports staffing needs, participates in hiring and staff orientation, and makes recommendations on personnel matters and facility resource management.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED certification, or equivalent.
• Three years of experience in a criminal justice field or another acceptable related field, including two years in a supervisory capacity; additional education may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Completion of basic pre-service correctional officer training and, where applicable, licensure as a commissioned security officer by the state of employment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of correctional facility management practices and principles, pertinent corrections laws, rules and regulations, and the principles and practices of supervision and training.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise and manage the operations of security staff and inmates/residents on the shift in the performance of their duties.
• Provide adequate staffing in supervised areas and fill in as needed during periods of short staffing.
• Engage and participate in recruiting, hiring, orienting staff, and addressing other staffing needs in supervised areas.
• Make recommendations concerning personnel matters and assist in the effective management of facility resources.

What This Job Offers

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