Job Description

A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a great organizational culture, and much more! If you’re searching for something more than just a job, something akin to a calling, then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government!

This posting will close at 11:59 PM on May 28, 2026.

Johnson County Department of Corrections is looking for qualified applicants to fill the position of Shift Supervisor at the Adult Residential Center in New Century, Kansas. The Corrections Shift Supervisor serves as a role model as well as maintaining a safe and secure environment for residents, staff, and department of a 24/7 operation. By ensuring that the policies and procedures of the facility are followed, the Shift Supervisor provides oversight of standard operations of a weapon free, hands-off, open campus environment serving criminal offenders transitioning to the community.

Essential Duties Include:

• Supervises assigned personnel and team members; communicates policies, procedures, rules and regulations to assigned staff; ensures that Officers adhere to departmental rules and regulations; assigns tasks and functions; ensures that Officers have and properly use their equipment; reviews reports and write-ups submitted by Officers for accuracy before filing or submitting to supervisor; completes performance appraisals on assigned personnel and team members; gathers information, reviews information and documents incidents used for disciplinary actions; assists in the training and development of staff by counseling them on the proper methods of dealing with clients in order to prevent or resolve problems using evidence based practices.

• Performs administrative duties; conducts, verifies, and/or assists in daily resident population counts, documents and takes action on discrepancies; conducts or verifies the daily inspection for cleanliness and damage; follows procedures required to initiate the correction of substandard conditions by completing work orders for needed repairs or replacements; directs personnel to complete cleaning duties; attends or conducts daily shift conferences concerned with keeping personnel informed about the status of the facility, personnel, and clients; keeps required records; briefs successor at change of shift; writes reports on resident incidents, lock downs, investigations, and repair requests; documents staff growth and development; may serve on resident disciplinary committee.

• Performs functions deriving from resident supervision; evaluates resident disciplinary problems after obtaining information from Officers; orders disciplinary action; ensures that the order is implemented; completes the accompanying documentation; supervises resident searches for contraband according to established procedures; assists officers during de-escalation interventions; directs and/or assists Officers during emergency or Officer assistance crises, evaluates the situation and coordinates the necessary action.

• In conjunction with departmental training staff, ensures training and development of staff; participates in the development, implementation, and presentation of In-Service training for staff; reviews new-hire checklists and identifies staff training needs and progress; directly provides mentoring, coaching and counseling to staff; identifies potential problems and their impact on staff morale.

• Responds immediately and directs staff during emergencies as directed by emergency procedure guidelines; provides leadership and supervision as incident command; dons protective equipment; restrains or restricts the actions of combative or disruptive clients using only necessary force; summons assistance from backup personnel; administers first aid or CPR; conducts follow-up and critical analysis of incidents.

• Ensures compliance with state and federal laws and regulations; takes initiative to propose new policies and revisions to policies.

Job Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements:

Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Human Development or relevant field; three (3) years of Corrections Officer I/IA experience or equivalent experience working in a correctional, residential, therapeutic or relevant setting; successfully pass a criminal history check; and possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required.

Applicant must submit to and pass a pre-employment, post-offer drug screen and pass a physical ability test prior to employment.

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Human Development or relevant field; two (2) years of Corrections Officer II experience or equivalent experience leading, directing, supervising, or coordinating the work of others is preferred.

Experience may be substituted for education.

Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.

Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:Excessive standing and/or walking: 60%Exposure to extreme temperatures.Lifting: Successful completion of physical ability test which includes dragging up to 125 pounds and lifting 50 lbs.On call/stand-by work required.Shift workSafety-sensitive jobWeather essential job for Department and CountyUniform requiredSuccessful completion of physical ability test which includes dragging up to one hundred twenty five (125) pounds, lifting fifty (50) pounds, patting down residents, responding to emergency calls, and donning protective equipment or performing CPR (location dependent)