Juvenile Detention Officer

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Hiring 2 male and 1 female officer. No rotating shifts and you get 3 or 4 days off per week! Enrollment in the Ohio Public Employment Retirement System (OPERS)

MALE VACANCY 1: Front end DAYS

Work schedule is every Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday and every other Wednesday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

MALE VACANCY 2: Front end NIGHTS

Work schedule is every Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday and every other Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

FEMALE VACANCY: Back end DAYS

Work schedule is every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Summary

Supervises and directs the daily activities of youth residents in a secure detention facility by observing behavior, maintaining control, and administering appropriate disciplinary sanctions according to established policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with all LCDH policies and procedures to promote a safe, secure, and humane environment for residents and staff. Processes admissions and releases, supervises virtual court hearings, and transports youth as needed. Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

Essential Duties

Interacts and supervises residents through participation in activities, individual discussions, and modeling behavior. Ensures the best possible care, welfare, and security of youth residents, utilizing behavior management techniques and established policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with federal, state, local and LCDH policies and procedures.

Maintains a safe and secure environment for both the residents and staff by diffusing disruptive/ destructive behaviors through crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, or physical intervention techniques to gain control of the situation. Reports and documents incidents in an appropriate and timely manner to management.

Processes new juveniles admitted into the facility. Completes an admissions interview on each juvenile, which includes a screening assessment tool. Responsible for recording all personal property received from juveniles upon admission and the return of their property at the time of release.

Performs searches of residents, resident’s personal effects, and visitors in accordance with LCDH policies and procedures. Inspects and reports units for contraband, hazards and security problems.

Observes youth behavior and maintains awareness of juvenile’s emotional and physical needs. Makes timely medical, psychological or behavioral referrals to qualified staff. Provides input to management or social services relative to residents' needs or concerns and identifies activities which may positively impact residents.

Monitors youth behavior and activity, ensures building security, controls activities and movements within the facility through use of surveillance equipment, electronic door locks, alarms, and speaker systems in accordance with established procedures, processes, and requirements. Alerts staff of security breaches, youth altercations and other security issues. Responds to law enforcement requests for the Detention Home and Assessment Center.

Serves as liaison between Juvenile Court, law enforcement, and public. Provides law enforcement with requested and approved information. Reviews juvenile court history and completes the intake admissions form under the direction of a Magistrate. Provides information to law enforcement, the Magistrate on call, or intake department regarding newly admitted youth.

Monitors the status of court-involved youths on ankle monitors after normal business hours. Reports unit tampers and GPS alerts to local law enforcement and In-Home Detention/PDS Program.

Completes pepper spray training and utilizes when necessary. Maintains personal skills and proficiency in the use of defensive tactics through ongoing academic training. Must physically perform under stress when confronted with an emergency, critical, and/or dangerous situation.

Completes accurate and coherent Behavior Observation logs reflecting juvenile’s behavior, problems, visitations, isolations, restrictions, interaction with peers, and other issues in a timely manner. Recommends discipline and completes juvenile disciplinary reports.

Completes accurate and coherent incident reports, damage reports, and emergency medical reports, and submits them by the end of the shift following the use of pepper spray, physical force, or mechanical restraints.

Completes all mandatory training within required timeframes.

Assists with the completion of juvenile fingerprints on all felony and violent offense cases upon adjudication for detention youth.

Maintains a professional and polite disposition at all times when dealing with the public, coworkers, court staff, service providers, and other outside agencies. Stays calm and even-tempered when handling crises, stressful situations, continuous change, or unexpected developments. Works effectively in a team environment to accomplish organizational goals.

Must be awake and alert at all times. Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance and arrives prepared to work; meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions. Maintains flexibility in work hours to accommodate the needs of the Court

Usual Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, speak clearly and to hear. Employee converses with others in person and by telephone. Vision demands close, relatively detailed vision when using a computer screen and reviewing data. Must be able to physically intervene in disruptive and behavioral acting-out situations. Employee must be able to physically restrain and contain juveniles for their protection, protection of others, and/or self-protection.

No light duty or lifting restrictions permitted for this position. Employees must verify and initial that they are able to physically demonstrate the following tasks:

1. Ability to push and pull objects, pick up objects, and bend repeatedly in order to move mattresses, beds, and other furniture to conduct security checks and search residents.

2. Ability to step up on elevated surfaces, such as a bed or stool to conduct room searches.

3. Ability to reach, bend, and stoop to perform security checks, and other tasks.

4. Ability to walk extended periods throughout the facility.

5. Ability to stand for extended periods.

6. Ability to physically restrain residents under adverse conditions, including the ability to manage weights of up to 200lbs when restraining adolescents.

7. Ability to respond to emergency situations according to LCDH policies and procedures.

8. Ability to correctly handcuff and safely remove handcuffs from residents as needed.

9. Ability to effectively communicate (hear and respond) through the intercom/radio transmission monitoring system.

10. Ability to lift and carry containers of items weighing up to 45 lbs.

11. Must demonstrate competency in implementing physical force techniques and satisfactorily complete all the requirements in training of physical force.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required. Must pass a background check, BMV check, oral drug screen, and Diana Screening.

Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.

Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license, provide proof of insurance, and a demonstrated safe driving record. Must be eligible to drive under the county commissioner’s Driver/ Vehicle Risk Reduction Program.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22