Assistant Shift Supervisor

Mississippi Department of Employment Security; Tutwiler (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking an Assistant Shift Supervisory to support supervision of administrative and operational security activities in a correctional/detention facility. This role will supervise officers on the shift and may act as Shift Supervisor in their absence, directing officers in inmate supervision and rights protection.

Responsibilities include regular inspections of security-related functions, and ability to work any post on any shift.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• Three years of experience in a criminal justice field required.
• One year of corrections experience including care and custody of inmates required.
• One year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Additional education in criminal justice or related field may substitute for experience (up to two years).
• No substitution for the required corrections experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office or similar software preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Minimum age 21.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise assigned security staff on the shift and evaluate performance.
• Demonstrate and guide staff on safety and security practices and post orders.
• Interpret, enforce and comply with rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and contract requirements.
• Attend meetings to enhance communications between management, staff and inmates/residents.
• Assist in streamlining communications and maintaining consistency of operation between shifts.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Criminal justice-related education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are currently seeking an Assistant Shift Supervisory who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated to making an impact for the people and communities we serve.

The Assistant Shift Supervisor supports the supervision of the administrative and operational security activities in a correctional/detention facility. This role will directly supervise officers assigned to the shift and may serve as acting Shift Supervisor in their absence. In addition they will direct officers in performing their duties related to the supervision of inmates/residents and the protection and preservation of their legal rights. The Assistant Shift Supervisor conducts regular inspections of all security-related and control-related functions. Must be able to work any post assignment on any shift.

• Directly supervise assigned security staff on the shift and evaluate the performance of subordinate staff.
• Demonstrate and provide guidance to staff on adherence safety and security practices and post orders.
• Interpret, enforce and comply with rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and contract requirements.
• Attend meetings to enhance effective communications between management, staff and inmates/residents.
• Assist in streamlining communications and maintaining consistency of operation between shifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED certification or equivalent is required.
• Three years of experience in a criminal justice field is required.
• One year of corrections experience, including the care and custody of inmates/offenders is required.
• One year of experience in a supervisory capacity is preferred.
• Additional education in criminal justice or a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis up to two years.
• No substitution for the required corrections experience.
• Experience in Microsoft Office or other similar software applications is preferred.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE -- including Disability/Veteran.