Position Summary
To ensure the provision of safety and security of youth detained in the custody Marion County Youth Service's Center. This will be implemented in such a manner as to assure youths’ day-by-day and moment-by-moment physical, emotional, and psychological safety. Ensures a humane environment by providing supervision to Assistant Detention Officer Supervisors, Senior Officers, Detention Officers, and Intake Officers. Enforces staff disciplinary measures. In the absence of Detention Administration and Department Managers, the Detention Officer Supervisor assumes responsibility for all aspects of the operation of the entire facility. *This is a first shift position, with hours from 6:00a-2:00p*
Position Responsibilities
To review all disciplines issued to youth so as to ensure their compliance with the Behavior Management System; to arbitrate complaints from youth concerning their disciplines; to serve as a neutral third party arbitrator.
Produce narrative and statistical reports for the DSYS on the facility, youth behavior, staffing, and security issues.
Maintain accurate records on the attendance of Detention Officers. Approves timesheets for those employees they supervise, including forwarding information regarding holiday hours and overtime lists to the Court Human Resource Coordinator.
Organizes, oversees and distribute duties among employees to ensure the efficient operation of the Center and/or the particular assigned Unit Team.
Conduct periodic individual or group meetings with those employees under their supervision.
Prepare monthly fact files, annual and six month evaluations on all employees having a direct reporting relationship to the Shift Supervisor. Identifies training needs for staff and work with the Field Training Officers to ensure that the staff member receives the appropriate training needed.
Ensures employees under their supervision are in compliance with Center policies, training, rules, and procedures, working with those employees who are not in compliance to gain compliance.
Produce written and verbal reports on all incidents involving use of confinement, special needs room, attempted or actual escapes, use of force, property damage, suicide attempts, and any other unusual incidents to the DSYS.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School Diploma required, with college degree or applicable experience preferred. Supervisory experience required. Two years’ experience in a direct service role in corrections or other human service program, preferably one serving youth, is essential; a background including work with youth in a secure setting preferred. Knowledge of basic human development issues as they relate to youth. Knowledge of child welfare and juvenile justice system. Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as proven computer skills, are essential.
Must be able to work any shift if needed.
Must be a resident of Marion County within six months of hire date.
Salary is based on applicable, relevant experience. Enhancements for education and bi-lingual skills are available.
To apply, please email resume to Assistant Superintendent James Thompson at [email protected] by Friday, May 30, 2025. *Please indicate in your email that you are applying for the Detention Officer Supervisor position.*
Independent Judgment
Must be able to exercise sound independent judgment.
All rates are bi-weekly.
2025 Rate Sheet - To view our rate sheet, please copy and paste this link into your web browser: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:5891862d-46b3-4120-b7af-391882e8e0e0
Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month):
Basic: Employer Paid
Optional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)
Additional
<25-29 $0.058
30-34 $0.083
35-39 $0.099
40-44 $0.132
45-49 $0.223
50-54 $0.363
55-59 $0.600
60-64 $0.795
65-69 $1.329
70 + $2.054
Important Perf Update
Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.
Part one - This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. You're always vested in your ASA portion - it's always yours.
Part Two - This Consists Of An Additional Variable Rate Contribution Paid By The City Toward Your ASA. This Variable Rate Contribution Is Currently 1% Of Your Gross Wages. Vesting In The Value Of The Variable Rate Employer Contribution Will Vary By Length Of Participation. You Are
Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.
Employees who separate from the city within their first ten (10) years of employment need to contact INPRS - PERF regarding their ASA account.
Questions relating to PERF may be directed to INPRS - PERF at:
Indiana Public Retirement System
Public Employees' Retirement Fund
One North Capitol, Suite 001
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
(888) 236-3544
To ensure the provision of safety and security of youth detained in the custody Marion County Youth Service's Center. This will be implemented in such a manner as to assure youths’ day-by-day and moment-by-moment physical, emotional, and psychological safety. Ensures a humane environment by providing supervision to Assistant Detention Officer Supervisors, Senior Officers, Detention Officers, and Intake Officers. Enforces staff disciplinary measures. In the absence of Detention Administration and Department Managers, the Detention Officer Supervisor assumes responsibility for all aspects of the operation of the entire facility. *This is a first shift position, with hours from 6:00a-2:00p*
Position Responsibilities
To review all disciplines issued to youth so as to ensure their compliance with the Behavior Management System; to arbitrate complaints from youth concerning their disciplines; to serve as a neutral third party arbitrator.
Produce narrative and statistical reports for the DSYS on the facility, youth behavior, staffing, and security issues.
Maintain accurate records on the attendance of Detention Officers. Approves timesheets for those employees they supervise, including forwarding information regarding holiday hours and overtime lists to the Court Human Resource Coordinator.
Organizes, oversees and distribute duties among employees to ensure the efficient operation of the Center and/or the particular assigned Unit Team.
Conduct periodic individual or group meetings with those employees under their supervision.
Prepare monthly fact files, annual and six month evaluations on all employees having a direct reporting relationship to the Shift Supervisor. Identifies training needs for staff and work with the Field Training Officers to ensure that the staff member receives the appropriate training needed.
Ensures employees under their supervision are in compliance with Center policies, training, rules, and procedures, working with those employees who are not in compliance to gain compliance.
Produce written and verbal reports on all incidents involving use of confinement, special needs room, attempted or actual escapes, use of force, property damage, suicide attempts, and any other unusual incidents to the DSYS.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School Diploma required, with college degree or applicable experience preferred. Supervisory experience required. Two years’ experience in a direct service role in corrections or other human service program, preferably one serving youth, is essential; a background including work with youth in a secure setting preferred. Knowledge of basic human development issues as they relate to youth. Knowledge of child welfare and juvenile justice system. Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as proven computer skills, are essential.
Must be able to work any shift if needed.
Must be a resident of Marion County within six months of hire date.
Salary is based on applicable, relevant experience. Enhancements for education and bi-lingual skills are available.
To apply, please email resume to Assistant Superintendent James Thompson at [email protected] by Friday, May 30, 2025. *Please indicate in your email that you are applying for the Detention Officer Supervisor position.*
Independent Judgment
Must be able to exercise sound independent judgment.
All rates are bi-weekly.
2025 Rate Sheet - To view our rate sheet, please copy and paste this link into your web browser: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:5891862d-46b3-4120-b7af-391882e8e0e0
Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month):
Basic: Employer Paid
Optional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)
Additional
<25-29 $0.058
30-34 $0.083
35-39 $0.099
40-44 $0.132
45-49 $0.223
50-54 $0.363
55-59 $0.600
60-64 $0.795
65-69 $1.329
70 + $2.054
Important Perf Update
- For more information on eligibility options, refer to Proposal 21-288 https://bit.ly/3exq8yR
- All employees hired/rehired after 1/1/2022 have a choice to select the PERF Hybrid plan (3% + Pension) or the INPRS My Choice: Retirement Savings plan (3% + 1% Contribution). The Hybrid plan consists of two components:
Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.
- Employees hired/rehired by the City and County between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/2021 will be automatically enrolled in the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan. This plan is an annuity savings account (ASA) only plan and does not have a pension component. Any service that an employee has in the My Choice: Retirement Savings Plan will not count toward the service time requirements for pension eligibility in the Hybrid Plan.
Part one - This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. You're always vested in your ASA portion - it's always yours.
Part Two - This Consists Of An Additional Variable Rate Contribution Paid By The City Toward Your ASA. This Variable Rate Contribution Is Currently 1% Of Your Gross Wages. Vesting In The Value Of The Variable Rate Employer Contribution Will Vary By Length Of Participation. You Are
- 20 percent vested after 1 full year of participation
- 40 percent vested after 2 full years of participation
- 60 percent vested after 3 full years of participation
- 80 percent vested after 4 full years of participation
- 100 percent vested after 5 full years of participation
- All employees hired/rehired prior to 1/1/2017 are grandfathered into PERF Hybrid plan. The Hybrid plan consists of two components:
Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.
- City Employees hired/rehired between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/21 that are members of the City AFSCME labor union can choose to enroll in either the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan or the PERF Hybrid plan. Both plans are described above. Employees have 60 days to choose which option they want, and by state law this cannot be changed. If no choice is made, the employee will then be automatically added to the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan.
Employees who separate from the city within their first ten (10) years of employment need to contact INPRS - PERF regarding their ASA account.
Questions relating to PERF may be directed to INPRS - PERF at:
Indiana Public Retirement System
Public Employees' Retirement Fund
One North Capitol, Suite 001
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
(888) 236-3544