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First-Line Supervisors of Air Crew Members

SOC 55-2011.00Job Zone —v.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers the supervision of air crew members in correctional and military security environments, spanning inmate count management, emergency response, policy enforcement, and crew leadership from entry-level performance through executive-level organizational direction.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Periodic inmate counts — conduct under direct supervision using established count procedures on an assigned housing unit.
  2. Institutional rules and regulations — review and follow written protocols during initial on-the-job training in a correctional facility.
  3. Order and discipline standards — apply basic behavioral management techniques under close supervisory guidance within assigned areas.
  4. Active listening skills — demonstrate attentive communication when receiving shift briefings and instructions from senior crew supervisors.
  5. Emergency response procedures — recognize and report potential security threats using standard notification channels on a residential unit.
  6. Incident documentation — complete basic written reports using word processing software following observed security events.
  7. Public safety awareness — identify routine security risks and communicate observations to a supervising officer during scheduled patrols.
  8. Database query tools — enter and retrieve inmate information using facility database interfaces with guidance from an experienced supervisor.
  9. Social perceptiveness — observe inmate behavior patterns and flag anomalies to a senior supervisor during routine monitoring duties.
  10. Oral communication — deliver clear verbal status updates to shift supervisors using standard facility communication protocols.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Inmate count accuracy — independently conduct and verify periodic counts across multiple assigned areas with minimal supervisory oversight.
  2. Institutional policy compliance — apply and explain facility rules, procedures, and regulations to crew members during routine shift operations.
  3. Discipline and security maintenance — manage low-level behavioral incidents by applying established protocols without requiring supervisory intervention.
  4. Critical thinking in daily operations — assess ambiguous situations, weigh available information, and select appropriate responses within a correctional environment.
  5. Coordination among crew members — assign and adjust daily duties across a small air crew team to maintain consistent coverage of assigned areas.
  6. Emergency response execution — follow and lead initial response steps during escape attempts or facility emergencies while awaiting command support.
  7. Spreadsheet software utilization — maintain shift logs, count records, and personnel data using spreadsheet tools to support operational reporting.
  8. Regulatory knowledge application — interpret law-and-government guidelines affecting inmate management and brief crew members on relevant updates.
  9. Stress tolerance under pressure — sustain professional composure and decision quality during elevated-tension scenarios such as inmate disturbances.
  10. Monitoring and surveillance — conduct systematic area checks and behavioral monitoring, documenting observations in facility electronic mail and database systems.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Comprehensive inmate count management — oversee, audit, and reconcile all count records across an entire shift, ensuring full accountability without supervisory direction.
  2. Full-scope policy enforcement — autonomously enforce all institutional rules and regulations, addressing policy ambiguities through sound judgment in complex situations.
  3. Non-routine incident command — lead crew members through escalating emergencies, including escape events, applying deductive reasoning to contain and resolve threats.
  4. Crew performance monitoring — evaluate individual crew member effectiveness through systematic observation and provide corrective guidance to maintain security standards.
  5. Judgment and decision making — independently adjudicate rule violations and determine proportional disciplinary responses aligned with institutional and legal frameworks.
  6. Cross-functional coordination — liaise with administrative, medical, and command personnel to ensure seamless information flow during multi-department security operations.
  7. Inductive reasoning in security analysis — identify emerging behavioral or environmental patterns across an air crew assignment and proactively adjust operational posture.
  8. Advanced documentation and reporting — produce detailed incident reports and shift summaries using office suite and presentation software for command-level review.
  9. Psychology-informed personnel management — apply behavioral principles to de-escalate crew tensions and manage inmate mental health considerations within operational bounds.
  10. Training delivery for new crew — design and deliver on-the-job orientation sessions covering count procedures, emergency protocols, and facility regulations for incoming personnel.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Organizational security strategy — set direction for security protocols and operational priorities across multiple crew teams within a large correctional air crew command.
  2. Institutional policy development — draft, revise, and champion facility-wide rules and regulations, integrating law-and-government requirements and command leadership goals.
  3. Emergency preparedness leadership — develop and rehearse facility emergency response plans, ensuring all crew supervisors are trained and ready for escape or crisis events.
  4. Workforce capability development — design career development programs for first-line supervisors, building organizational depth in crew leadership and compliance expertise.
  5. Executive-level coordination — represent the air crew supervision function in inter-agency briefings, aligning operational standards with public safety and security mandates.
  6. Performance accountability systems — establish metrics and audit processes using database and spreadsheet tools to track crew compliance, count accuracy, and incident trends.
  7. Culture of integrity and discipline — model and institutionalize professional conduct standards that reinforce dependability, self-control, and ethical behavior across all crew levels.
  8. Strategic risk assessment — analyze facility-wide behavioral intelligence and recommend command-level interventions to preempt systemic security vulnerabilities.
  9. Cross-level communication leadership — translate executive directives into actionable crew-level guidance using presentations and briefings that ensure consistent policy understanding.
  10. Mentorship and succession planning — identify and cultivate high-potential supervisors for advancement, ensuring organizational continuity in air crew oversight leadership roles.

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O*NET skills
Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingCoordination
Knowledge domains
Public Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguageLaw and GovernmentCustomer and Personal ServiceEducation and TrainingAdministration and ManagementPsychologyComputers and Electronics
Abilities
Problem SensitivityOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningNear Vision
Work styles
DependabilityIntegrityStress ToleranceSelf-ControlCautiousnessAttention to Detail
Technology
Data base user interface and query softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail softwarePresentation softwareWord processing software
Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Take, receive, or check periodic inmate counts.
  2. Maintain order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations,
  3. Maintain knowledge of, comply with, and enforce all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations
  4. Respond to emergencies, such as escapes.
CIP education codes
28.060529.040729.020429.020529.020629.0207

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