Job Description
Detention Commander Salary Range: $113,300-$141,625. The maximum pay for this position is $169,950. The Detention Commander plans, coordinates, and supervises the operations and staff at the detention facility. Performs supervisory and technical work in detention, protection, and transportation of prisoners to ensure the safety and protection of citizens, staff, and inmates. Responsible for executive oversight of the detention facility, participates with court and community programs, engages with stakeholders within the county to promote community safety, and analyzes jail operations to ensure alignment and adherence to constitutional and statutory mandates and guidelines. Schedule: Generally, day shifts; occasional night shifts will be required as needed for Jail Operation. May require shift work from time to time. Applicants are encouraged to apply by April 11th; however, the job will be posted until filled. Essential Functions Supervises the operation of the detention facility; interviews and recommends hiring of staff; plans, schedules, and assigns work to staff; establishes priorities; instructs and trains in correct methods; checks and approves work, overtime, time sheets, and sick/vacation leave; reviews and evaluates employee performance. Inspects and monitors subordinates' work to ensure operations are in compliance with local, state, and federal laws, and departmental policies and procedures. Performs, as needed, and supervises booking of inmates, housing inmates, transport of inmates, the commissary, and visitations. Supervises food service staff and operations. Reviews and conducts after action reports to emergencies and/or incidents that occur within the detention setting such as violent inmates, medical emergencies, disturbances, malfunctioning of security devices, etc. Conducts training with staff to ensure proper adherence to best practices within jail operations in areas of