Supervisor - Supervision Services - Pre-Trial Services

The Supervisor is a highly skilled officer, responsible for the supervision of three (3) to five (5) professional staff. The Supervisor demonstrates an advanced knowledge of methods of administration and supervision. This role is responsible for training and developing new officers and directly supports the Administration in the implementation of Evidence Based Practices and departmental policy. The Supervisor coordinates and manages the daily functions and activities of the officers to ensure proper monitoring of caseloads, work products, and programs is achieved. The Supervisor has a proficient understanding of the actuarial risk assessment and is highly skilled in analyzing the defendant's criminal history. The Supervisor directs departmental operations and facilitates office management in the absence of an Administrator. The Supervisor is a proven leader within the department.

* Coach and develop officers in the performance of their duties to ensure community supervision is conducted in accordance with departmental policy.
* Responsible for training, professional development, and discipline of staff.
* Responsible for training, professional development, and discipline of staff.
* Foster an environment which promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion.
* Implement departmental procedures.
* Implement Evidence Based Practices to ensure effective community supervision while maintaining fidelity and quality assurance.
* Conduct performance evaluations in accordance with departmental policy.
* Develop performance improvement plans for staff; conduct periodic reviews with staff regarding progress on work performance and improvement plans; prepare written summary and make recommendations to Administration.
* Assess and assign individuals for programming and monitor supervision contacts.
* Conduct caseload and work product audits, gather statistics, and analyze reports to ensure investigations, court reports, and reporting requirements are met.
* Conduct individual and unit meetings utilizing their experience and knowledge of departmental policy to assist the officer in making sound case management decisions.
* Mediate conflict and strive to facilitate positive outcomes.
* Participate in the departmental hiring process and recommend promotion actions.
* Direct departmental operations and facilitate office management in the absence of an Administrator.
* Identify needs of the department, officers, and/or individuals on supervision/monitoring.
* Monitor attendance and approve leave requests.
* Ensure adequate coverage is provided for in the absence of staff. Required to perform officer's responsibilities, or other duties, tasks, and special projects when needed.
* Establish and maintain professional partnerships and collaborate with stakeholders and community organizations.
* Interact through written and verbal correspondence with the Judiciary.
* Compliance with Inter-County transfer process and Inter-State Compact rules, procedures, and regulations.
* May be required to work non-traditional hours to include: nights, weekends, holidays, and/or on-call responsibilities.
* Complete 40 hours of professional development training annually in accordance with best practices.
* Undergo and maintain successful: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Clearance, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and MCCF clearances when applicable.
* Obtain JNET certification; maintain recertification.
* Complete training and maintain compliance with Mandated Reporting Regulations through PA Child Protective Services Law.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
* Educate officers in Evidence Based and Best Practices including but not limited to: Public Safety Assessment (PSA), Decision Making Framework (DMF), Differential Supervision and Responsivity, Simple Screening Instrument (SSI), Mental Health Screening, Motivational Interviewing and other practices designed to elicit positive change.
* Complete MCCF orientation on safety and situational awareness; complete self-defense training.
* Demonstrate an advanced ability to read and interpret complex criminal histories and complete the PSA quickly and accurately.
* Utilization of various Quality Assurance tools to track individual and departmental progress.
* Provide the Court with status reports and violation summaries with recommendations.
* Coordinate out-of-county and out-of-state preliminary arraignments.
* Coordinate court-ordered level of care assessments and ensuring defendants are released in accordance with bail conditions.
* Development and maintenance of SharePoint site.
* Respond to after-hour inquiries pertaining to electronic monitoring alerts.
* Essential employee; must maintain mandatory minimum staffing requirements, 365 days per year; may result in mandatory overtime.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Bachelor's Degree and three years of experience as an Officer or one year of experience as an Assistant Supervisor or Officer II.
* Must demonstrate proficient problem-solving abilities, decision making, and judgement skills to identify problems, weigh solutions, and recognize alternatives and their implications independently.
* Proficient knowledge of department policy and procedures.
* Management, coaching, and leadership skills.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Strong time management and organizational skills.
* Ability to multi-task.
* Fundamental belief in a presumption of innocence.
* Commitment to promoting public safety.
* Mental strength and physical ability to complete all job requirements.
* Fundamental belief that individuals can change their behavior.
* Strong knowledge of the Criminal Justice System, Mental Health Diagnoses, and substance use disorder.
* Strong knowledge of treatment programs and government agencies.
* Professionalism and a commitment to treating people with dignity and respect.
* Proficient with all applicable databases.
* Must possess a valid driver's license.
* Undergo thorough pre-employment background investigation including satisfactory physical examination and drug screen.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands or arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Drug and alcohol testing is performed on individuals to ensure compliance with specific Court orders. Employees may be exposed to bodily fluids, which can potentially pose health hazards. Personal Protective Equipment is provided. There is further possibility of illness due to frequent contact with the public. Reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.