How to hire an assistant shift supervisor

How to hire an assistant shift supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step assistant shift supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an assistant shift supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant shift supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your assistant shift supervisor job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an assistant shift supervisor for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   An assistant shift supervisor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, assistant shift supervisors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of assistant shift supervisors.

   Type of Assistant Shift Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Assistant Shift Supervisor		$15-25
   Floor Supervisor	A floor supervisor is personnel hired by the hospitality and retail establishments who provide a quality experience to guests by inspecting the guest area's cleanliness. To maintain freshness, a floor supervisor collaborates with a manager to deploy custodial staff and train new employees... Show more	$10-16
   Supervisor	Supervisors are responsible for overseeing the daily functions of employees in a specific team, department, or even a work shift. They create work schedules, organize work processes and workflows, train new hires, provide necessary reports related to the team function and the employees, monitor and evaluate employee performance, and ensure that goals of the specific team or department are met... Show more	$14-44

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Safety Procedures
   • Food Safety
   • CPR
   • Direct Supervision
   • Legal Rights
   • Payroll
   • Disciplinary Actions
   • Personnel Issues
   • Emergency Situations
   • Correctional Facility
   • Safety Standards
   • Incident Reports
   • Product Quality

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage store upkeep, handle customer support, train new employees, and frequently complete nightly payroll.
   • Carry out administrative functions including tracking ordering and managing inventory, and support the manager in monitoring store security and cleanliness.
   • Perform access control and monitor CCTV cameras at the lobby command center.
   • Patrol designate areas, enforce state and local laws, issue violations; direct investigations as necessary.
   • Prepare and submit reports for direct patrol activities.
   • Assist with payroll administration, department correspondence and other management activities as directed.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your assistant shift supervisor job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An assistant shift supervisor salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, assistant shift supervisors' average salary in ohio is 36% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level assistant shift supervisors earn 38% less than senior-level assistant shift supervisors.
   • Certifications. An assistant shift supervisor with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an assistant shift supervisor's salary.

   Average assistant shift supervisor salary

   $41,133yearly

   $19.78 hourly rate

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   Entry-level assistant shift supervisor salary

   $32,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average assistant shift supervisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Massachusetts	$47,439	$23
   2	New Jersey	$46,209	$22
   3	North Dakota	$46,029	$22
   4	Texas	$45,857	$22
   5	New York	$44,521	$21
   6	California	$43,533	$21
   7	Illinois	$43,436	$21
   8	Alabama	$42,195	$20
   9	Florida	$40,796	$20
   10	Virginia	$39,990	$19
   11	Arizona	$39,016	$19
   12	Maryland	$38,999	$19
   13	Nevada	$37,520	$18
   14	Pennsylvania	$36,982	$18
   15	Ohio	$33,485	$16

   Average assistant shift supervisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	University of Rochester	$46,609	$22.41	6
   2	Baptist Health Care	$45,949	$22.09	1
   3	University of Washington	$45,847	$22.04
   4	Amneal Pharmaceuticals	$45,813	$22.03	3
   5	Nicklaus Children's Hospital	$45,088	$21.68
   6	Mayo Clinic	$44,796	$21.54	9
   7	Pine Street Inn	$44,193	$21.25	6
   8	Chumash Casino Resort	$43,908	$21.11
   9	Marvin and	$43,878	$21.10	6
   10	Springfield City Library	$43,676	$21.00
   11	Lassonde Pappas & Co	$42,247	$20.31	3
   12	OSI Group	$42,117	$20.25
   13	Erickson Senior Living	$41,827	$20.11	5
   14	LMT	$41,794	$20.09
   15	ABM Industries	$41,612	$20.01	64
   16	Winco Holdings, Inc.	$41,539	$19.97	4
   17	The GEO Group	$41,533	$19.97	11
   18	Allied Universal	$41,388	$19.90
   19	Cushman & Wakefield	$40,558	$19.50	2
   20	SecTek	$40,442	$19.44

4. Writing an assistant shift supervisor job description

   An assistant shift supervisor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an assistant shift supervisor job description:

   Assistant shift supervisor job description example

   At Bradshaw State Jail located in Henderson, Texas, we provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while helping offenders gain valuable skills necessary for success upon release. Our team members enjoy competitive wages, affordable health, dental, and prescription drug insurance, education and tuition assistance, paid time off, nine paid holidays, flexible schedules, 401(k) with company match, and a chance to make a difference every day! Hiring immediately!
   Essential Functions
   1. Supervise, protect, instruct, train, counsel and evaluate assigned employees.
   2. Provide for the care, custody and adherence to rules and regulations of offenders assigned to specific work area.
   3. Supervise and provide custody and security of offenders including observation of offenders and offenders assigned to work duty which includes long periods of sitting and standing.
   4. Supervise and direct searches for contraband including “pat” and “strip” searches, by squatting and bending to perform such functions.
   5. Transfer and transport offenders by walking or riding in vehicles. Restrain and secure assaultive offenders as needed.
   6. Read, review and properly apply information found in offender records which is related to the offenders' health and safety and to the security of the facility. Provide appropriate information to other personnel.
   7. Supervise the preparation and maintenance of records, forms and reports.
   8. Perform specific duties if assigned to the following areas: housing unit, special housing area, education, community service and intake.
   9. Respond to emergencies to search for offenders, administer first aid at the emergency site, carry an injured or unconscious offender and perform use of force procedures, including the use of chemical agents to control offenders.
   10. Comply with policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
   11. It is expected the incumbent will work overtime when directed to do so.
   12. Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
   13. Maintain accountability of staff, offenders and property; adhere to safety practices. It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.
   
   Education and Experience Requirements
   Graduation from an accredited senior high school or GED equivalent. Two (2) years full-time, wage-earning correctional custody or law enforcement experience. Valid driver's license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
   
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5. Post your job

   To find assistant shift supervisors for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any assistant shift supervisors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level assistant shift supervisors with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   To find assistant shift supervisor candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as salesjobs, salesheads, allretailjobs.com, sales trax.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with assistant shift supervisor candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant shift supervisor

   Once you've selected the best assistant shift supervisor candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new assistant shift supervisor. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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