Safety & Security Coordinator (3rd Shift) at Racine, County of (WI) – Racine, Wisconsin

The Safety & Security Coordinator provides on-site leadership to Safety & Security Workers within our Youth Development Care Center. This position plays a key role in maintaining a safe, secure, and supportive environment for youth in care. The Coordinator ensures that facility operations align with trauma-informed practices and departmental policies, while fostering a culture of safety, respect, and accountability.

Our new Youth Development Care Center located in Caledonia, WI is a modern, thoughtfully designed facility that reflects our commitment to rehabilitation and safety for both youth and staff.
(Please note: All shifts may not be available at the time of recruitment.)

1. Lead and oversee the day-to-day tasks of assigned Safety & Security Workers.
2. Serve as an integral member of the YDCC's management team.
3. Provide direct supervision during assigned shifts, ensuring policy and procedural compliance.
4. Act as the Safety & Security Supervisor in their absence, assuming full supervisory duties.
5. Conduct performance evaluations, coach staff, and recommend disciplinary actions as needed.
6. Assist with youth intake and release procedures.
7. Intervene and restrain youth in accordance with approved crisis intervention techniques when necessary.
8. Enforce facility rules, maintain order, and ensure a structured, respectful environment.
9. Complete and document room checks as required.
10. Conduct monthly safety and security inspections; identify and report equipment issues and maintenance needs.
11. Manage supply inventories and submit requisitions for cleaning, laundry, and personal care supplies.
12. Lead team huddles and contribute to staff development through mentoring and training.

Supervision Exercised
Supervise Safety & Security Workers on assigned shift.

Supervision Received
Receives supervision from the Safety & Security Supervisor.

• Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services related field from an accredited college preferred
• At least 21 years of age
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in a juvenile justice or adult corrections setting
• Supervisory or leadership experience strongly preferred
• No criminal convictions that substantially relate to the position duties
• Experience in maintaining records and preparing reports
• Requires post-offer drug testing and random drug tests while employed
• Must attend and satisfactorily complete State of Wisconsin Jail/Detention worker training
• Have and maintain valid driver's license
• Ability to work flexible shifts as needed in a 24/7 facility
• *Or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities

• Proven leadership, team-building, and coaching skills

• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care principles and their application in a secure youth setting

• Ability to respond to emergency situations calmly and professionally

• Capable of working with at-risk youth and building trust through empathy and consistency

• Effective communicator with youth, families, staff, and external stakeholders

• Organizational skills to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously

• Strong recordkeeping skills

Physical Requirements

• Frequent: Standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 20 lbs.

• Occasional: Stooping, climbing, carrying up to 80 lbs., pushing/pulling loads

• Requires normal vision, hearing, and dexterity for radio use, documentation, and safety tasks

Working Conditions

• Work performed in a secure, indoor facility with standard safety and security protocols

• Uniforms and portable radios required at all times while on duty

• Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens

This description has been prepared to assist in properly evaluating various classes of responsibilities, skills, working conditions, etc., present in the classification. It is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and characteristic levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor, it is intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind and level of difficulty.