Shift Supervisor - Detention Security & Training

NORTHERN VIRGINIA JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Center in Alexandria, VA seeks a shift supervisor to oversee detention specialists and security staff, ensuring posts are properly staffed and procedures followed.

You will supervise performance, conduct annual evaluations, and handle disciplinary actions. The role includes ongoing staff training, coordinating shift operations with leadership, and liaising with courts and families as needed, with a focus on safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct supervision to NVJDC detention specialists and other security staff
• Ensures facility posts are properly staffed
• Ensures NVJDC policies and procedures are adhered to and are in compliance with federal, state and local laws
• Supervises and provides performance management on a daily basis (observe performance and give immediate feedback)
• Completes annual performance evaluations and conducts disciplinary action when necessary
• Conducts on-going training/education to staff such as policy clarification, crisis intervention and behavioral management
• Assists with planning, coordinating and facilitating training for direct care staff
• Assists with training records management
• Plans, organizes and directs shift operations in conjunction with the Security Manager and Deputy Director
• Oversees court orders and information regarding detainees, including handling emergency psychological issues and coordinating medical, dental and special placement
• Administers and/or supervises detention admissions-intake and release procedures
• Conducts and attends regularly scheduled staff meetings
• Inspects the work of subordinates through observation and review of reports
• Observes living units and reports to include SIRS, court reports, red flags, unit logs, medication sheets
• Investigates grievances and appeals of disciplinary actions by detainees
• Assists with monitoring time keeping and other direct care records
• Investigates incidents and utilizes effective problem-solving techniques
• Serves as a liaison for detainees and their parent(s), probation officers, social workers and others
• Performs other duties as required by the Shift Supervisor, Security Manager and Deputy Director.

Job description

Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Center in Alexandria, VA seeks a shift supervisor to oversee detention specialists and security staff, ensuring posts are properly staffed and procedures followed.

You will supervise performance, conduct annual evaluations, and handle disciplinary actions. The role includes ongoing staff training, coordinating shift operations with leadership, and liaising with courts and families as needed, with a focus on safety and compliance.