Corrections Shift Supervisor - ADULT 2ND - CORRECTIONS

Department: Corrections

Job ID: 13349

Pay: $27.44 per hour

Work Schedule: Various Hours/Various Days, Including Holidays, Weekends, and some Overtime may be required.

Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits.

Leads, directs, coaches, and supervises a team of Corrections Officers on an assigned shift in a 24-hour adult correctional facility within the Department of Corrections.

Performance Management

• Supervise staff; assign coverage, work, priorities, and projects; and evaluate performance.
• Assist with interviewing, hiring, and lead new-staff orientation and training.
• Review and approve timecards.
• Set priorities and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Address violations, provide corrective guidance, clarify expectations, and document follow-up as needed.
• Evaluate staff, ensure training, and provide feedback on required knowledge and standards.
• Serve as the facility policy and procedure expert; lead by example.

Facility Management

• Ensure client and staff safety, care, and security through protocol enforcement, behavior-change support, and prosocial leadership.
• Process admissions and releases; verify court records and status; and assist with intake and orientation.
• Schedule and facilitate searches and tornado, fire, and other emergency drills.
• Ensure required client substance-use testing is conducted.
• Conduct area and room searches to maintain a contraband-free facility.
• Ensure medication procedures and required medical documentation are followed.
• Review reports and communications for accuracy and operational awareness.
• Investigate incidents, determine consequences, and ensure documentation and follow-through.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure staff monitor clients, enforce rules and expectations, maintain room cleanliness, and complete head counts.
• Oversee facility supplies and client property for clients who are AWOL or removed from the program.
• Assign location checks and maintain accurate client room, bed, and program-level records.
• Update behavior information, prepare required behavior and status reports, and monitor client activities.
• Complete required reports, behavioral notes, logbooks, team meetings, and shift-turnover communications.
• Prepare and maintain reports and statistics.
• Conduct facility inspections and quality checks; document and facilitate corrective actions.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Certified diploma or transcript verifying equivalent credits is required. A combination of two (2) years of experience working with justice involved youth or adult offender clients in a program or facility environment, with progressive responsibilities. One (1) year of supervisory work experience. Professional references are required to verify the related work experience. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must possess first aid, CPR, and physical restraint certification or the ability to acquire within initial period of employment. Per Sedgwick County Policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid US driver's license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance. (Mileage reimbursement is provided by County if use of personal passenger vehicle.) Pass legal background check, Child and Adult Abuse & Neglect Central Registry checks, KCJIS Security Policy (fingerprint) check, and pre-employment screens. Must also meet the required conditions contained in KSA 65-516 and KAR 28-4-356.

Preferred Qualifications: A combination of four (4) years of experience working with justice involved youth or adult clients in a program or facility environment, with progressive responsibilities. Two (2) years' supervisory work experience. Professional references are required to verify the related work experience. Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or closely related field. Transcript verifying education credits is required.

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