Senior Detention Facility Supervisor

State of Tennessee; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee seeks a Detention Facilities Supervisor to oversee statewide detention facility inspections and correctional training programs. You will supervise staff across regions, coordinate audits, and drive accreditation processes.

Responsibilities include developing training materials, evaluating staff, and ensuring safety and legal standards are met through periodic inspections and partnerships with state agencies.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to a bachelor's degree with 3 years of full-time experience in corrections or related inspection/training.
• Substitution of Experience for Education: one year of relevant experience may substitute for education up to four years.
• Two years full-time professional detention facility inspection and/or correctional training instruction work within the Tennessee Corrections Institute.

Responsibilities

• Oversee audits and documentation for accreditation under the Reentry Success Act of 2021, ensuring compliance before application approval.
• Partner with TCAT and TBR to provide correctional training under the Governor's Tennessee Law Enforcement, Hiring, Training, and Retention Program.
• Manage the examination of correctional facilities to ensure compliance with legal standards and safety, including facility inspections and recommendations for improvements.
• Recruit, train, and evaluate Detention Facility Specialists, ensuring compliance with standards and scheduling of inspections and trainings.
• Facilitate conflict resolution in certification disputes, consulting with legal and governmental officials as needed, and testifying as an expert witness in related lawsuits.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Judgment and Decision Making

Critical Thinking

Writing

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Computer

Printer/Copier/Projector/Fax Machine

Laser Measuring Device

Infrared Temperature Monitor

Vehicle

Job description

State of Tennessee seeks a Detention Facilities Supervisor to oversee statewide detention facility inspections and correctional training programs. You will supervise staff across regions, coordinate audits, and drive accreditation processes.

Responsibilities include developing training materials, evaluating staff, and ensuring safety and legal standards are met through periodic inspections and partnerships with state agencies.