Employment

Staff Position Descriptions

Director

This position is responsible for the overall administration of Adult Detention, Work Release, and Juvenile Detention programs. The Director plans and coordinates annual budgets, directs and approves the development and revision of policies and procedures, coordinates with other law enforcement agencies and county department heads as appropriate, directs the recruitment, hiring, and discipline of staff, and oversees the management of inmates, purchasing of supplies and equipment, security of the facilities, and maintenance of the physical plants.

Deputy Director (Major)

This position is responsible for one of two major sections of the department, Operations or Administrative and Support Services. Assists with the development of policies and procedures. Enforces compliance with the procedures. Ensures that the section is in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and nationally recognized correctional standards. Disciplines personnel as necessary. Develops and oversees staff training. Ensures the appropriate management of inmates and the security and safety of the facilities.

Division Manager (Captain)

This position manages the operations of one of six divisions of the department: adult operations, juvenile operations, staff training and policy development, administrative services, investigations and special services, or physical plant. Oversees the management of supervisors and line staff. Evaluates the functioning and progress of the division.

Unit Supervisor (Lieutenant)

This position plans, schedules, inspects, and supervises the work of subordinate personnel and the management of inmates within specific units of the department including shift operations in adult and juvenile detention (shift supervisor), special services, and inmate programming.

Line Supervisor (Sergeant)

This position supervises subordinate personnel on a shift or within a unit. Is also responsible for the management of inmates and direction to staff and inmates in emergency situations. Serves as the shift supervisor in the absence of a lieutenant.

Corrections Specialist

This position monitors and supervises the activity of adult inmates or juvenile residents. Books inmates and juveniles into and out of the centers. Prepares and maintains records and reports. Enforces inmate and juvenile rules. Escorts or transports inmates/juveniles off the grounds as necessary. Supervises inmate work details. Conducts searches, security checks, headcounts, and other security-related activities.
The Shawnee County Department of Corrections provides a wide variety of lateral and promotional opportunities for Corrections Specialist.

Lateral Opportunities

Title	Prerequisite
Booking Officer	Must pass a test. Successful applicants are placed on a list by seniority. Openings are filled by seniority.
Classification Officer	Must pass a test. Successful applicants are placed on a list by seniority. Openings are filled by seniority.
Transport Officer Reserve Transport Officer	Must pass a test. Scoring System used for selection.
Programs Officer	Selection based on seniority.
Training Officer	Interview and Administrative Review for selection.
Property Officer	Selection based on seniority.
Medical Officer	Selection based on seniority.
C.E.R.T. Officer	Selection based on successful completion of a physical agility test, interview, length of service and other criteria.

Promotional Opportunities

Title	Prerequisite
Line Supervisor	A degree from a four-year college in criminal justice/related field plus one (1) year experience in criminal justice or related field is required. Experience can be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. Competitive interview selection.
Unit Supervisor	A degree from a four-year college in criminal justice/related field plus two (2) years experience in criminal justice or related field is required. Experience can be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. Competitive interview selection process.
Division Manager	A degree from a four-year college in criminal justice/related field plus three (3) years experience in criminal justice or related field & one (1) year supervisory experience. Competitive interview selection process.
Deputy Director	A degree from a four-year college in criminal justice/related field plus five (5) years experience in criminal justice or related field & three (3) years supervisory experience. Competitive interview selection process.
Director of Corrections	Masters degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in corrections, criminal justice, public administration, behavioral science, or related field, plus four (4) years experience and directing the major phases of the operations of a correctional institution. Selection made by the Board of Commissions.