Juvenile Detention Center Supervisor — 24/7 Operations Lead

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 79,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Hennepin County is seeking Corrections Supervisors for the Juvenile Detention Center to provide frontline leadership and supervise Juvenile Correctional Officers. The role requires managing operations, emergency response, documentation, and cross-department coordination to ensure safety and compliance.

Responsibilities include directing staff, maintaining records, and ensuring policies are followed while dealing with 24/7 operations and non-traditional hours.

Qualifications

• Four years or more of experience as a correctional officer, juvenile correctional officer, or providing direct care to high-risk youth in a residential, detention, and/or corrections facility.
• Two years (60 semester/90 quarter credits) of college coursework in corrections, law enforcement, or related field and two years or more of full-time equivalent work experience as a correctional officer, juvenile correctional officer, or providing direct care to high-risk youth in a residential, detention, and/or corrections facility.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in corrections, law enforcement, or related field.
• Evidence Based Practice Corrections Professional Certificate may substitute for one year of relevant coursework or experience.
• One year of experience as a lead worker in a correctional facility may substitute for two years of the required work experience.
• A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage facility operations, ensuring coordination across departments and adjusting programming based on staffing and building conditions.
• Direct and manage emergency response efforts by implementing protocols, coordinating evacuations, and overseeing protection during crises.
• Perform administrative duties, including reviewing reports, maintaining logs, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Maintain communication with supervisors, staff, and administrators while documenting incidents and observations.
• Manage and supervise staff, including Juvenile Correctional Officers, conducting performance reviews, coaching, development, and disciplinary investigations.

Skills

Leadership

Emergency response

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in corrections / related field

Tools

Excel

CSTS

PowerPoint

MGA database

Power BI

Job description

Hennepin County is seeking Corrections Supervisors for the Juvenile Detention Center to provide frontline leadership and supervise Juvenile Correctional Officers. The role requires managing operations, emergency response, documentation, and cross-department coordination to ensure safety and compliance.

Responsibilities include directing staff, maintaining records, and ensuring policies are followed while dealing with 24/7 operations and non-traditional hours.