Juvenile Detention Center Operations Lead

Twin Falls County; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Twin Falls County is seeking a seasoned detention operations leader to manage daily operations of the Snake River Juvenile Detention Center. You will oversee staffing, training, budgets, records, and adherence to policies while ensuring a safe, lawful, and supervised environment for detained youth and staff.

The role requires strong supervisory experience, knowledge of juvenile detention standards, and the ability to respond to emergencies, coordinate with courts and service providers, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in juvenile detention, probation, corrections, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years supervisory or lead experience, including directing staff and coordinating operations.
• Must possess and maintain POST certification, CPR, First Aid, and related training.

Responsibilities

• Directs day-to-day detention center operations, including facility security, youth supervision, intake, detention, release, and coordination of required services.
• Supervises assigned personnel; participates in recruitment, onboarding, training, scheduling, performance evaluation, coaching, and corrective action.
• Plans staffing and shift coverage to meet staffing requirements and maintain safe operations 24/7.
• Implements approved policies, procedures, goals, and performance expectations; recommends improvements to the Director.
• Coordinates with courts, juvenile probation, law enforcement, service providers, County departments, and community partners as required.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Report writing

Crisis intervention

Communication

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field

POST certification

Tools

Records management software

Job description

Twin Falls County is seeking a seasoned detention operations leader to manage daily operations of the Snake River Juvenile Detention Center. You will oversee staffing, training, budgets, records, and adherence to policies while ensuring a safe, lawful, and supervised environment for detained youth and staff.

The role requires strong supervisory experience, knowledge of juvenile detention standards, and the ability to respond to emergencies, coordinate with courts and service providers, and