Assistant Detention Officer Supervisor

City of Indianapolis; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Indianapolis seeks an Assistant Detention Officer Supervisor for the Marion County Youth Services Center. This leadership role involves ensuring the safety and welfare of detained youths, supervising staff, and maintaining compliance with facility standards. Candidates should possess strong leadership and communication skills, with a preference for those with experience in detention or human services. The position requires flexibility in shift work and residency in Marion County within six months of hire.

Benefits

Salary enhancements for degrees

Shift differential for second shift

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a direct service role in detention facilities preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Detention Officers and manage daily operations.
• Ensure compliance with training protocols and facility standards.
• Conduct new hire interviews and evaluate staff performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

High School Diploma

College Degree

Job description

The Assistant Detention Officer Supervisor is a vital position at the Marion County Youth Services Center, tasked with the critical responsibility of safeguarding the welfare of detained youths. This role is centered around ensuring a secure, nurturing environment that addresses the physical, emotional, and mental health needs of the youth in custody. The individual in this role collaborates closely with the Detention Officer Supervisor to manage daily operations, providing direct supervision to Detention Officers and Senior Officers. A key aspect of this position involves enforcing the Behavioral Management System and ensuring compliance with all training protocols. In the absence of the Detention Officer Supervisor, as well as the Youth Services Administration and Department Managers, the Assistant Detention Officer Supervisor assumes responsibility for all aspects of the operation of the entire facility. *This position is for second shift- generally 2p-10p*

1. Functions in an overall supportive role in the facility technically and as a leader. Performs a variety of technical and/or administrative tasks to serve as a support to each security post within the facility.
2. Serves as a trusted liaison and role model. Assists in developing an overall atmosphere of care and concern for the safety and security of youth and staff.
3. Organizes, oversees, and distribute duties among employees to ensure the efficient operation of the Center and/or the assigned Unit Team.
4. Support the Detention Officer Supervisor in ensuring facility compliance with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements.
5. Reviews, reports, and corrects situations which may be detrimental to the safety and security of youth or staff, or to the integrity of the secure perimeter of the facility. Schedules periodic contraband searches.
6. In conjunction with the Detention Officer Supervisor, evaluates individual staff performance, identifying both efficiencies and deficiencies. Develop improvement plans, corrective actions, and tracks staff progress.
7. Ensures employees under their supervision are following Youth Services Center policies, training, rules, and procedures, working with those employees who are not in compliance to gain compliance.
8. Conducts new hire interviews to evaluate candidate qualifications and alignment with facility values.
9. Other duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or equivalent is required, with college preferred. Two years of experience in a direct service role in detention facilities, shelter care facilities, corrections or other human service programs is strongly preferred. Good knowledge base of the child welfare and juvenile justice system is essential.

This is a leadership role within the facility. Demonstrated leadership skills are essential. Must demonstrate the ability to professionally collaborate with others, implement critical thinking skills, promote a positive working environment, and operate with the highest level of confidentiality. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required, as well as proven computer skills. This position requires the ability to maintain strong boundaries with co-workers so that integrity and trust are not compromised. These boundaries include social media, social situations and during work time.

Must be able to work any shift if needed.

Marion County residency is required within six months from the date of hire.

Salary enhancements available for Associates or Bachelors degree as well as bi-lingual skills. Shift differential is applicable for second shift.

To apply, please email resume to Assistant Superintendent James Thompson at [e-mail] by Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Please indicate that you are applying for the ADOS position in your email.