Department Manager 2 - 063006 in Detroit, Michigan at Wayne County Government

Title: Department Manager 2 - 063006

Job Description

The Department Manager 2 manages the Juvenile Detention staff at the Wayne County Detention Facility. The Department Manager 2 is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the facility during business and non-business hours, including holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

Required Tasks

• Provide leadership of Juvenile Detention Specialist Supervision (JDS) staff.
• Provide oversight and develop plans for pod management of residential care and youth programming.
• Provide oversight of Operations Shift Assignment Schedules for JDS Supervisors and Juvenile Detention Specialist staff.
• Review and approve all log books and all other operational reports reviewed and/or completed by JDS Supervisors.
• Train and evaluate Juvenile Detention Specialist.
• Plan, supervise and coordinate day-to-day operations including crisis intervention, confinements, lockdowns, staffing shortages and Temporary Disaster Plans.
• Supervise and provide direction and training to JDS Supervisors on a day-to-day basis.
• Effectively communicate to JDF staff, JDS Supervisors, administrators, management team, staff, residents and outside agencies and community groups.
• Maintain current knowledge and services available to assist and educate staff to rehabilitate juveniles and detention care.
• Manage building during non-business hours ensuring efficient operation of staff while maintaining safety and security.
• Conduct departmental investigations, issue disciplinary actions, and develop training and Corrective Action Plans for operations’ staff.
• Provide direct oversight and management of all operations post i.e., Master Control, Intake, Admissions, Classification, Transportation, Key Control, Visitation, Medical, and Identified Specialized Housing Pods.
• Conduct facility rounds to ensure the facility is secured i.e., functioning cameras, secure doors are closed, juvenile count is accurate, etc.
• Complete and submit daily shift reports.
• Transport juvenile residents via County vehicle to and from appointments or due to emergency as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

This position is open only to current Wayne County employees with current Regular Status who are members of GAA, and meet the following requirements:

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Criminal Justice, Psychology, or related field; AND
• Three (3) years of experience in a secure correctional setting, or child caring institution; AND
• One (1) year of supervisory experience; AND
• A valid State of Michigan Driver’s license and an acceptable and safe driving record.

Qualified candidates will have their application forwarded to the hiring department.

Applicants must comply with the provisions of their union contract regarding career demotions and career shifts. Applications from G.A.A. employees who have regular status in this class (and are employed in this class) or in a class on the same or higher level will not be accepted.

PURPOSE

Certifications made for the purpose of filling positions which, at the time of certification, are filled by persons having provisional promotions will be governed by the provisions of Section 6 (e) of Rule 8 of the Rules of the Department of Personnel/Human Resources.

GENERAL INFORMATION

How to Apply:

Section 5 (b) of Rule 6 of the Rules of the Department of Personnel/Human Resources provides that persons denied permission to compete in an examination may make a written appeal to the Wayne County Civil Service Commission for a final decision within twenty (20) days following the mailing of such notification, stating the basis on which it is felt that their application should be accepted.

In accordance with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement, appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

Job Info

Job Identification: 2870

Posting Date: 08/18/2026, 08:37 PM

Apply Before: 09/14/2026, 04:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full time
Location: 5301 Russell St, Detroit, MI, 48211, US