Juvenile Detention Supervisor

Salary: $52,735.00 – $61,963.00 Annually

Closing Date: 9/9/2026

Position Summary:

Performs shift supervisory and coordinative work in managing the daily activities of the Guilford County Juvenile Detention Center.

An employee in this class must be a dedicated and experienced professional who supervises the daily activities of detainees and ensures safe, efficient facility operations. The Juvenile Detention Supervisor oversees staff, maintains appropriate staffing levels, and ensures the delivery of programs and services aligned with the Center’s strategic plan. Key responsibilities include assisting the Program Manager and Director with organizational planning, participating in personnel processes, setting daily program priorities, and making operational adjustments based on available resources. This role requires strong leadership skills, sound judgment, and the ability to address administrative and clinical issues as they arise. The employee must demonstrate an understanding of adolescent behavior, including behavioral and mental health challenges, and possess knowledge of detention facility operations and the Juvenile Court System. Additional duties include supervising staff, establishing work schedules, providing training, and evaluating employee performance. The position reports to the Program Manager and Director through regular observation, reports, and meetings.

Essential Functions:

• Positions are responsible for supervising an assigned shift.
• Supervises the staff in planning activities for the detainees as well as reviewing these activities while in process and/or evaluating activity effectiveness as reflected by detainee behavior.
• Participates in administrative and supervisor matters such as long/short-term planning, staff training, and performance management, the determination of resource utilization, and the implementation of program activities.
• Supervises admission of detainees to the Center. Ensures the completion of appropriate admission documentation and the existence of proper authority to detain the individual concerned.
• Arrange medical treatment for the detainees, if necessary.
• Supervises the release of detainees to the proper authority.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements:

• Graduation from a four-year college or university preferably in Criminal Justice, or a Social Science and three years of experience in a juvenile detention or a similar setting; OR,
• Associate’s degree preferably in Criminal Justice or a Social Science and five years of experience in a juvenile detention or a similar setting: OR,
• High School Diploma or GED and seven years of experience in a juvenile detention or a similar setting.
• Two years of experience as a supervisor or lead worker is required.
• Must attend and successfully complete or have completed the Juvenile Justice Officer Basic Training certification program.
• Must complete NC General Instructor Training.
• Valid Driver’s License required.