Detention Officer Supervisor

City of Indianapolis; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Indianapolis is seeking a Detention Officer Supervisor to oversee the safety and security of youth at the Marion County Youth Service Center. This role involves supervising staff, ensuring compliance with policies, and producing reports on facility operations. Candidates should have a high school diploma and supervisory experience, with a preference for those with a college degree or relevant experience in youth services. The position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience required.
• Two years’ experience in a direct service role in corrections or human service.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of detained youth.
• Supervise Detention Officers and maintain compliance with policies.
• Produce reports on incidents and staff performance.

Skills

Communication

Judgment

Education

High School Diploma

College Degree

Job description

To ensure the provision of safety and security of youth detained in the custody Marion County Youth Service's Center. This will be implemented in such a manner as to assure youths’ day-by-day and moment-by-moment physical, emotional, and psychological safety. Ensures a humane environment by providing supervision to Assistant Detention Officer Supervisors, Senior Officers, Detention Officers, and Intake Officers. Enforces staff disciplinary measures. In the absence of Detention Administration and Department Managers, the Detention Officer Supervisor assumes responsibility for all aspects of the operation of the entire facility.*This is a first shift position, with hours from 6:00a-2:00p*

To review all disciplines issued to youth so as to ensure their compliance with the Behavior Management System; to arbitrate complaints from youth concerning their disciplines; to serve as a neutral third party arbitrator.

Produce narrative and statistical reports for the DSYS on the facility, youth behavior, staffing, and security issues.

Maintain accurate records on the attendance of Detention Officers. Approves timesheets for those employees they supervise, including forwarding information regarding holiday hours and overtime lists to the Court Human Resource Coordinator.

Organizes, oversees and distribute duties among employees to ensure the efficient operation of the Center and/or the particular assigned Unit Team.

Conduct periodic individual or group meetings with those employees under their supervision.

Prepare monthly fact files, annual and six month evaluations on all employees having a direct reporting relationship to the Shift Supervisor. Identifies training needs for staff and work with the Field Training Officers to ensure that the staff member receives the appropriate training needed.

Ensures employees under their supervision are in compliance with Center policies, training, rules, and procedures, working with those employees who are not in compliance to gain compliance.

Produce written and verbal reports on all incidents involving use of confinement, special needs room, attempted or actual escapes, use of force, property damage, suicide attempts, and any other unusual incidents to the DSYS.

Other duties as assigned.

High School Diploma required, with college degree or applicable experience preferred. Supervisory experience required. Two years’ experience in a direct service role in corrections or other human service program, preferably one serving youth, is essential; a background including work with youth in a secure setting preferred. Knowledge of basic human development issues as they relate to youth. Knowledge of child welfare and juvenile justice system. Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as proven computer skills, are essential.

Must be able to work any shift if needed.

Must be a resident of Marion County within six months of hire date.

Salary is based on applicable, relevant experience. Enhancements for education and bi-lingual skills are available.

To apply, please email resume to Assistant Superintendent James Thompson at [e-mail] by Friday, May 30, 2025. *Please indicate in your email that you are applying for the Detention Officer Supervisor position.*

Must be able to exercise sound independent judgment.