Supervisor A (Pretrial Services)

Shelby County•Memphis, TN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Works under limited direction to supervise and coordinate the activities of employees assigned to 24 hours release and information gathering operation and is responsible for outcomes and results. Pay Grade: 51 Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education

Requirements

Four (4) years of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity within a lead or supervisory capacity within a jail, correctional facility, or criminal justice agency providing staff training, development and/or policy and procedural oversight; AND
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or a closely related field; OR
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.
Knowledge of supervision and personnel management practices and techniques.
Knowledge of the activities supervised.
Ability to coordinate and direct the activities of assigned personnel in the unit.
Managerial/leadership abilities.
Ability to prepare composite reports using both Word and Excel and make sound recommendations that is supported by data.
Must be available for shift, weekend and holiday work as required.
Must be able to work in a jail-secure environment.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check including Special Deputy License and obtain NCIC certification.
Must have access to an operable automobile and meet County requirements for automobile insurance upon date of employment.

Responsibilities

Directs employees to ensure all work activities adhere to prescribed timetables and maintain work schedules for staff to ensure appropriate coverage daily/nightly.
Oversees staff charged with the responsibility of interviewing, gathering background information and criminal arrest histories on arrestees, making bail presentations to Judicial Commissioners and/or Judges, curfew calls, etc.
Ensures and maintains appropriate staffing and equipment is available during each shift to adequately promotes the needs of all required duties.
Responsible for always ensuring staff compliance with caseload and/or workload management requirements and protocol.
Gathers and maintains performance data and statistics pertaining to the staff, unit and agency.
Investigates and responds to complaints from internal and external customers.
Makes decisions on personnel actions such as discipline and promotions.
Plans and carries out the training and development of employees.
Actively participate on committees, working groups and teams to promote the work of the department and develop liaisons and partnerships within the community.
Performs other related duties as required or directed.