Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Stark County-Massillon

Work Locations

Indian River Juvenile Correctn2775 Indian River RoadMassillon44646-7975

Organization

Youth Services - Indian River Juvenile Correctional FacilityClassified Indicator : ClassifiedBargaining Unit / Exempt : Bargaining Unit

Schedule

Full-timeCompensation : $22.02

Unposting Date

May 16, 2024, 10 : 59 : 00 PM

Primary Job Skill

Juvenile CorrectionsTechnical Skills : Criminology / Criminal Justice, Juvenile Corrections, SecurityProfessional Skills : Attention to Detail, Conflict Management, Reasoning, Situational Awareness, ObservationYouth Specialist (Juvenile Correctional Officer)(240004ME)

Qualifications

High school diploma or ; valid driver's license if assigned to transportation / perimeter post; must successfully complete Juvenile Correctional Officer assessment.

Must be 21 years of age at time of application.

Skills : Juvenile Corrections, Security, Criminology / Criminal Justice, Conflict Management, Reasoning, Observation, Attention to Detail, Situational Awareness

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana / non-medical cannabis).

Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Knowledge of safety, security & surveillance measures for detention of juvenile offenders*; agency policies & procedures governing custody operations in juvenile correctional facility*.

Skill in operation of motor vehicle; equipment operation (, personal computer, radios, keys, belts, personal protection devices, telephone)*.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply & divide whole numbers; read, write & comprehend simple sentences with basic, concrete vocabulary;
• prepare meaningful, accurate & concise reports; complete routine forms & maintain accurate records; arrange items in numerical or alphabetical order;
• develop good rapport with juveniles; deal with problems involving several variables in familiar context to determine specific action;
• respond to emergencies across juvenile correctional facility grounds; demonstrate strength to subdue aggressive youth by using approved restraining techniques until assistance arrives or youth regain control;
• demonstrate dexterity to search living units (& lower bunks, ceiling lights, under furniture) to locate contraband; demonstrate physical fitness to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or throw an object (, responding to man down;

defending oneself from aggressive youth; avoiding thrown objects); exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 150 lbs.

mail bags, cloth lockers, injured youth & restraining of aggressive youth) from one location to another following security procedures.

All new candidates hired to the Department of Youth Services must partake in paid, mandatory 4 weeks of training. Week 1 is held at IRJCF, weeks 2 through 4 are held in Orient, Ohio, 10-hour training days, Monday through Thursday.

The state of Ohio covers transportation, meals and lodging. We are hiring for the following classes : April 22, 2024 and May 20, 2024.