Corrections Shift Supervisor

Winn Correctional Center LLC; Winnfield (LA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Winn Correctional Center LLC in Winnfield, LA is seeking a shift supervisor to organize inspections, manage inmate searches, and oversee daily security operations. This on-site, full-time role requires leadership to train staff, enforce post orders, and maintain accurate logs and reports.

The position involves direct supervision of correctional officers, handling disciplinary actions, and coordinating security procedures.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Mid-management level in a security department.

Responsibilities

• Organize and conduct inspections and searches of inmates, detainees, and offenders and their living and work areas.
• Prepare records and reports as assigned.
• Maintain logs and verify inmate counts.
• Foster a team effort among correctional officers providing support, motivation, training, and assistance to them as required.
• Report and investigate all unusual occurrences.
• Direct the work of employees to ensure effectiveness.
• Supervise daily routine of the security section.
• Enforce post orders and ensure that correctional officers are familiar with shift assignments.
• Handle disciplinary reports and prepare reports of disturbances and shift activities.
• Function as shift supervisor: supervise, instruct, train, and ensure the safety of assigned employees, inmates, detainees, and offenders, schedule employees, inmates, detainees, and offenders work and off-duty time; and assist in formulating security and work procedures.
• Supervise and provide custody and security of inmates, detainees, and offenders including observing actions, restraining and transporting inmates, detainees, and offenders by various means.
• Read, review, and properly apply information found in inmate, detainee, and offender records; comply with policies; enforce rules; supervise record maintenance.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Mid-management

Education

TCOLE Jailers License

Job description

Winn Correctional Center LLC in Winnfield, LA is seeking a shift supervisor to organize inspections, manage inmate searches, and oversee daily security operations. This on-site, full-time role requires leadership to train staff, enforce post orders, and maintain accurate logs and reports.

The position involves direct supervision of correctional officers, handling disciplinary actions, and coordinating security procedures.