Serves as the immediate shift supervisor for the Detention Center, responsible for the security of the Detention Center and general welfare of the staff and residents during the assigned shift.
Provides general supervision and guidance to Detention Deputy Juvenile Officer staff assigned to residential units and the front desk control area; provides direct supervision during the initial probationary period; plans, assigns, and reviews work of staff; consults with staff regarding work activities and Detention Center issues; offers continuous feedback to staff concerning their performance through regular supervisory conferences, coaching/counseling sessions, etc.; prepares performance appraisals; recommends staff to the Superintendent for personnel actions such as merit increases, progressive disciplinary action as necessary, etc.
Conducts regular unit meetings to discuss resident issues, facilitate dialogue between unit staff, communicate Court wide and Detention Center policies and procedures, and discuss other issues of concern to unit members.
Acts as Court liaison with police requesting judicial authorization for special activities.
Consults with, and advises, the police, other agency personnel, clients and the community regarding Detention Center policies, procedures, and general Court procedures as needed.
Maintains all established Detention Center official records.
Enforces safety procedures and practices.
Adheres to detention and other policies and approved MO detention standards. This position is considered part of essential staffing and schedule changes without notice may occur.
Examples of Other Duties:
Arranges transportation of residents to other facilities (e.g. St. Louis City Detention Center, hospital etc.) as needed when the Family Court Security Officers are unavailable or after hours.
Review of detention incident reports and appropriate consequences.
Writes and reviews incident reports.
Serves as back-up to Detention Deputy Juvenile Officer staff as needed.
Attends Detention Supervisors' meetings; participates on Family Court committees and task forces as requested.
Stays abreast of current issues and trends in juvenile detention issues by attending training, reading publications, participating in professional organizations, etc.; communicates this information to staff and other Detention Supervisors.
Other related duties as assigned.