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Detention Shift Supervisor

Salary

$29.40 Hourly

Location

Boise, ID

Job Type

Full-Time with Benefits

Job Number

02656

Department

Juvenile Services

Division

Detention

Opening Date

07/25/2025

Closing Date

7/31/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

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+ Benefits

General Summary

$29.40 + DOE

Ada County is a great place to work! We have over 2000 employees dedicated to enhancing our community’s quality of life. Our Juvenile Services team is growing, and this is an excellent opportunity to be a part of taking this team to the next level.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards package that increases your base salary by approximately 40%, including:

+ Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance

+ Generous vacation and sick leave starting on day one

+ 11 paid holidays annually

+ Participation in one of the nation’s best state retirement systems, with 13.98% employer contribution

+ 457(b) deferred compensation plan with up to 3% county match, plus a401(k)

+ Paid parental leave, life insurance, and robust wellness programs

+ Ongoing training opportunities and career pathing

OUR VISION

Inspiring hope for the future

OUR VALUES

+ Caring - We care about the work we do, the individuals we serve and the people we work with.

+ Authentic - We value our individual strengths and unique passions, and we play to the strengths of others.

+ Positive - We look for the good and we bring energy and enthusiasm to our work.

+ Present - We choose to be here, and we listen actively and with respect.

Learn more about Ada County Juvenile Services by visiting their website. Ada County Juvenile Services (https://adacounty.id.gov/juvenilecourt/)

PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy is for a night shift supervisor. Night Shift - 6 pm - 6 am.

REQUIRED: An updated resume and cover letter must be attached with your application.

POSITION GENERAL SUMMARY

Supervises the work of Detention Staff and detention residents in a secure facility (Juvenile Detention Center). Security and safety of residents and staff is a primary consideration. Meeting individual and group needs of residents through counseling, training, education, and a wide variety of programming through various outside resources is another area of prime concern. Performs related work as required. The position is located in the Ada County Juvenile Services, Detention Center.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work of this class involves the direct supervision of the Detention Officers at the Ada County Juvenile Detention Center. The Detention Shift Supervisor is responsible for the care, safety, and well-being of detained youth. An incumbent in this class must possess a working knowledge of human behavior, adolescent brain development and best practices in working with youth in a detention setting. The Shift Supervisor reports to the Detention Manager and/or the Assistant Detention Manager. Direct supervision is exercised over Detention Officers and other subordinate personnel.

Essential Functions

+ Supervises the activities of the Juvenile Center's residents and staff;

+ Supervises and participates in the training of the Detention Staff to ensure proper implementation of program;

+ Interacts with Law Enforcement regarding youth admissions; Ensures that all security procedures are adhered to;

+ Ensures all detention staff follow policy and procedure;

+ Ensure detention staff appropriately interact with the residents and build a positive rapport;

+ Complete all shift paperwork and properly brief next shift of all detention matters;

+ Ensure detention facility is appropriately supplied and conduct daily and weekly inventory;

+ Supervises detention personnel and assigns work schedules;

+ Coordinates replacement coverage for detention staff during absences;

+ ., Completes performance evaluations, and coaches staff as needed on personnel matters;

+ Responds to staff concerns and takes disciplinary action as needed;

+ Makes final decision on higher level resident discipline;

+ Conducts team meetings and attends supervisor meetings;

+ Supports detention staff and management;

+ Evaluates programs and recommends changes;

+ Keeps Detention Manager and/or Assistant Detention Manager informed of all detention matters and any potential problems that may arise.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

+ Ensures that the building is maintained in a neat and orderly condition during the assigned shift and reports any deficiencies;

+ Performs essential functions of the position of Detention Officer and any other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in social work, criminal justice, psychology or related field and any combination of education, training, and/or experience;

+ Interest in and an empathetic understanding of youth confined to a detention setting;

+ Good knowledge of the care and management of groups of detained youth;

+ Knowledge of basic first aid and CPR procedures;

+ Knowledge of and experience in working with culturally diverse groups of youth;

+ Ability to supervise others;

+ Ability to establish good working relationships with subordinates and youth;

+ Ability to obtain the cooperation of others and exercise good judgment;

+ Ability to demonstrate patience and firmness;

+ Ability to learn, apply and enforce the policies and procedures of the Ada County Juvenile Services;

+ Ability to learn, apply and enforce the policies and procedures under which the residents must live;

+ Ability to keep and maintain accurate records related to the residents;

+ Ability to interact with law enforcement, juvenile justice partners, community professionals and parents;

+ Ability to operate a computer terminal, audio monitor, control room console and electronic locks;

+ Ability to perform the duties of this position without a direct threat to the health and safety of the incumbent or others.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

+ Must meet PREA requirements;

+ Incumbents are subject to fingerprinting for the purpose of background investigation;

+ Must be CPR certified;

+ Must meet applicable POST requirements;

+ Must possess a valid driver’s license;

+ This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.

POST CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The position requires that the incumbent meet POST Standards for Detention Officers. Upon an offer of employment as a Detention Officer, a medical examination is required, as well as a vision and a hearing examination. All such examinations are at the expense of the applicant. The applicant shall meet the POST medical standards to qualify for employment as a Detention Officer at Ada County Juvenile Services. All medical examinations shall be completed within two (2) weeks of an offer of employment.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

+ Most of the work is performed in and around the County Juvenile Detention Center;

+ The work requires sufficient physical ability, personal mobility, and reflexes to be able to subdue a resident in time of confrontation or to break up a fight between residents;

+ The incumbent must be able to remove an unconscious person from the center in time of emergency, use first-aid when necessary, and search residents' rooms for contraband and climb stairs;

+ May come into contact with hazardous materials, airborne pathogens, blood, blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids, and goods or substances that may be deemed harmful;

+ The incumbent must see, hear, and communicate with the residents in order to ensure safety and adherence to facility rules and regulations;

+ The incumbent must be able to stand and walk for extended periods during shifts; Officers must be able to respond quickly to emergencies, which may involve running or physical intervention;

+ This position interacts with residents dealing with sensitive and often challenging situations; incumbent must demonstrate strong emotional resilience and composure to ensure the safety and well-being of residents and employees.

DISCLAIMER

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran’s Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed “key positions” in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.

Ada County recognizes that employees are our most valuable asset. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees designed to support the health, wellness and long-term financial stability of our employees and their families.

Healthcare:

+ Low-cost medical, dental, vision premiums and deductibles

+ Post-employment health savings account

Retirement and Investments Plans:

+ PERSI retirement benefits

+ 457(b) post or pre-tax investments options with up to 3% employer match

+ 401(k)

Wellbeing Program:

+ Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal concerns.

+ Free ACHD Commuter ride vanpool program

+ Free bus pass

Paid-leave:

+ 11 paid holidays per year

+ 8 weeks paid Parental Leave

+ Approximately 96 hours of vacation accrual for full-time employee

+ Approximately 96 hours of sick accrual for full-time employee

+ 5 days paid bereavement leave

Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

+ Basic Life Insurance employer paid if benefit eligible

+ Short Term Disability employer paid if benefit eligible

Optional Benefits:

+ Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account

+ NCPERS Decreasing Term Life Insurance

+ Supplemental Employee, Spouse, Child Life Insurance

+ Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance

+ AFLAC

Visit us at adacounty.id.gov/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits to view details regarding our benefits package, including: paid leave, healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, and more!

Employer

Ada County

Department

Juvenile Services

Address

6300 W. Denton St. Boise, Idaho, 83704

Website

www.adacounty.id.gov

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