Juvenile Detention Officer

Position Description:
Job Description and Worker Characteristics

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Under direction of the Shift Manager, maintains basic discipline and control of residents; ensures the safety and security of detention residents.
• Provides direct supervision to detention residents, thoroughly documenting resident behavior (e.g., conducts room checks on residents every 15 minutes and/or as directed
• observes residents in isolation.
• wakes residents and supervises during showering and other activities; oversees residents as they perform housekeeping or other tasks.
• assists in serving meals.
• ensures residents follow facility policies and procedures.
• enforces behavior management system, under supervision, issues warnings and disciplinary measures, as necessary.
• performs intake procedures for residents entering the facility (e.g., completes required forms; conducts searches; orients residents to the facility; issues clothing and linen; enters data in OJDYS system or other systems as required).
• operates control room and maintains security of the facility
  (e.g., ensures doors are locked; monitors resident’s activities by observation and closed-circuit television system; operates control panel, to include but not limited to, opening doors; operating intercom system; screen incoming telephone calls; et al.);
• prepares observation reports reflecting attitudes and behavior of residents; maintains logs regarding medication, incidents, incoming and outgoing telephone call; checks logs daily to identify problems documented from other shifts and keeps supervisor informed of problems identified.
• receives and discharges all residents in Detention.
• prepares routine records, reports, and files as required.
• patrols housing areas on scheduled and impromptu basis; moves residents from various locations within and outside the facility; maintains facility cleanliness.
• maintains a current working knowledge of Juvenile Detention standards and procedures; performs duties in resident property management, custodial services and safety inspections.
• ensures health, safety, and welfare of all residents, recording all findings; takes toxicology specimens as requested or authorized.

OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs other related duties as assigned; attends in-service training; must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license; demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
Brief Description:

• Under direction of the Shift Manager, maintains basic discipline and control of residents; ensures the safety and security of detention residents.

Job Prerequisites:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of High school diploma or GED; Must possess valid Ohio driver’s license; must be able to pass required background check, including drug and alcohol screening upon employment.

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Ohio Driver License; certified in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (upon employment).

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITES: (* indicates developed after employment)
Knowledge of: Center policies, procedures and regulations*; building and grounds security and safety procedures*; suicide prevention principles and practices; routine housekeeping practices; knowledge of adolescent concepts, group dynamics, institutional programming and principals of child/adolescent behavior preferred.

Ability to: Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; carry out a variety of instructions in written, oral, or picture form; develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor(s), associates, residents, court personnel, law enforcement, attorneys and the general public; strong ability to set priorities and maintain a schedule; be a team player; exercise sound judgment; maintain accurate records and documentation; safeguard information of a sensitive or confidential nature; recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action; prepare meaningful, concise, and accurate reports; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; physically restrain a resident as needed using approved and appropriate physical restraint techniques; engage in light to moderate physical activity for extended periods of time; ability to manage and supervise people; perform complex, non-standardized tasks requiring the application of numerous laws, rules, regulations and procedures.

Skill in: Use of appropriate security/safety equipment/devices; use of modern office equipment including computer; operating metal detectors*, operating two-way portable radios*; unarmed self- defense techniques; verbal de-escalation; mechanical and soft restraint application.

SPECIAL LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Must be certified in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) upon employment.

INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS OR PHYSICALLY DEMANDING WORKING CONDITIONS:
May be required to drive in adverse weather conditions; must be able to lift or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; may be exposed to violent youths or youths under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs; may be exposed to blood or other bodily fluids; may be required to intervene in fights; may be exposed to contagious or communicable diseases.

This position description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the position incumbent.

Schedule:

• 12-hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime- mandatory as required.
• Weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Correctional Officers: 1 year (preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Compensation:
Salary: $20.28 - $22.29 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled

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• Licking County Government

• 740-670-5148

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