Juvenile Detention Manager

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2631647 Twin Falls County Juvenile Detention Manager SALARY \$35.51 Hourly LOCATION Twin Falls County, ID JOB TYPE Full-time JOB NUMBER 202600094 DEPARTMENT Juvenile Detention OPENING DATE 10/26/2026 CLOSING DATE 11/8/2026 10:00 PM Mountain Position Information Apply ONLINE at www.twinfallscounty.org Job Description CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY Manages daily operations of the Snake River Juvenile Detention Center to maintain a safe, secure, lawful, and appropriately supervised environment for detained youth, employees, and visitors. Directs facility staffing, employee supervision, training, budgets, records, and implementation of approved policies and procedures. Monitors compliance with applicable federal and Idaho laws, County requirements, and juvenile detention standards. Exercises independent judgment within established authority and reports to the Director of Probation and Detention Services. Work is performed primarily in a secure, continuously operating detention facility and may involve emergency response and exposure to potentially dangerous situations. Duties / Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(illustrative only and may vary by assignment) Directs day-to-day detention center operations, including facility security, youth supervision, intake, detention, release, and coordination of required services. Supervises assigned personnel; participates in recruitment, selection, onboarding, training, scheduling, performance evaluation, coaching, and corrective action consistent with County policy and delegated authority. Plans staffing and shift coverage to meet applicable staffing requirements and maintain safe operations on a 24- hour basis. Implements approved operational policies, procedures, goals, and performance expectations; identifies needed revisions and recommends improvements to the Director. Monitors compliance with applicable laws, court orders, juvenile detention standards, confidentiality requirements, and approved policies; prepares for and responds to inspections, audits, and corrective action. Oversees appropriate youth care, safety, access to educational and other required services, and referral of health or behavioral health concerns to qualified personnel. Coordinates incident response, emergency procedures, facility safety inspections, security checks, and timely reporting and follow-up of significant events. Reviews detention documentation, court orders, youth files, logs, reports, and records for completeness, accuracy, retention, and authorized access. 10/26/26, 10:45 AM Job Bulletin https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/%7B0%7Dtwinfalls/jobs/newprint/5528513 1/3 http://www.twinfallscounty.org/ Receives and reviews complaints and concerns from youth, families, staff, and the community; refers personnel matters to Human Resources and the Director as appropriate. Assists with preparation and administration of the facility budget; monitors spending, purchasing, equipment, and facility needs within delegated authority. Coordinates with courts, juvenile probation, law enforcement, service providers, County departments, and community partners as required or authorized. Prepares operational reports, staffing information, compliance documentation, and recommendations for the Director and other authorized officials. Maintains confidentiality and professional conduct; promotes respectful communication, staff accountability, and safe work practices. Remains available for after-hours, weekend, or holiday response. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications CLASSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimu m knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for an individual to satisfactorily perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be successful in the position. Knowledge of: Juvenile justice principles, secure detention operations, and facility safety and security practices; Applicable federal and Idaho laws, regulations, and standards governing juvenile detention facilities, including intake, custody, supervision, and release procedures; Adolescent development, trauma-informed practices, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and de-escalation techniques; Confidentiality requirements related to juvenile records, personnel matters, and sensitive facility information; Principles and practices of report writing, documentation, and presenting information to internal and external stakeholders; Supervisory and management principles, including employee training, scheduling, performance evaluations, staff development, conflict resolution, and effective interpersonal communication; Budget preparation, fisca