The Crisis Response Team Leader is a crucial "First Responder" within the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility, which operates 365 days a year, 24/7, the Crisis Response Team Leader will immediately respond to disturbances, escapes, fires, evacuations, natural disasters, and/or non-emergency responses. The Crisis Response Team Leaders will direct a team of highly skilled individuals who are trained in trauma-informed response. The Team Leader role is vital in ensuring the safety and security of our facility and the community it serves.

• Required Tasks
  • Oversee a shift of Trauma-Informed Crisis Response Team Members and ensure daily objectives are complete.
  • Ensure team members follow policies and procedures and state licensing guidelines while operating.
  • Providing direction to team members when activated to ensure the safety of the residents, staff, and team members.
  • Deploy team members when necessary.
  • Learn and train others.
  • Learn policies and procedures related to trauma-informed crisis response, security and control, and other related institutional policies correlating to child licensing rules.
  • Provide crisis intervention, stabilization, and support to units within the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility where juvenile residents present behavioral health concerns or are in an active state of crisis.
  • Evaluate posed threats to determine the need for a supportive response, with a primary focus on verbal de-escalation.
  • Conduct routine and non-routine welfare checks of all housing units to ensure stability.
  • Conduct routine and non-routine safety and sanitation inspections of all housing units to mitigate entry of illegal contraband or weapons into the facility.
  • Assess behavior patterns and adverse health conditions in juveniles and follow proper medical reporting procedures.
  • Conduct routine fire safety inspections and test duress alarms for functionality.
  • Conduct routine fire and emergency evacuation drills.
  • Build relationships with juvenile residents and possess the ability to establish trust and cooperation with the residents while maintaining a high standard of professionalism, assertiveness, and leadership.
  • Build relationships with local law enforcement, fire, and EMS, and be able to coordinate efforts to control a critical incident if needed.
  • Transportation of juveniles, as needed.
  • Be prepared respond to critical incidents safely if called upon.
  • Prepare and process incident reports with accurate detail and information.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Educational & Experience Requirements
  • A: High School Diploma and three (3) years of experience in law enforcement, military, and/or a secured/correctional facility OR
  • B. Associates Degree and one (1) year of experience in a leadership position in law enforcement, military, and/or a secured/corrections facility;
  • NOTE: It is preferred that experience listed in A is in a leadership role. It is preferred that the Associates listed in B has major coursework in Criminal Justice, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or a closely related field
• Special Conditions:
  • Must possess a valid Driver's License.
  • Applicant MUST have or be able to obtain MDHHS Registry and Central Registry Clearance prior to hire and annually thereafter. Candidates that have lived outside of the state of Michigan must provide clearance from that state.
  • Be willing to accept appointment to any one of the three shifts in any five-day work week schedule, Monday through Sunday, including holidays.
  • Be willing to accept mandatory overtime based on the needs of the facility.
  • Must complete a 160-hour training curriculum.
  • Pass a medical examination before hired and annually thereafter.
  • Pass physical agility requirement test before hire and annually thereafter.