Security Officer- Resident Assistant

Security Officer
- Resident Assistant (3959-39) 7:00 pm- 7:00 am

Location:

River City Correctional Center, 3220 Colerain Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45225

Work Hours:

80 Hours Bi-Weekly (7:00 pm- 7:00 am)

Starting Salary: $18.00/hour

Pay Range: $18.00/hour

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed below.
• An Associate Degree from an accredited institution is preferred.
• One year working experience in the field of criminal justice, preferably in a correctional facility is highly desirable for this position.

• Possession of a valid Ohio Operator’s License.

• Maintain an atmosphere conducive to agency philosophy and humane living conditions.
• Be aware of resident treatment/habilitation plans and needs, and assists residents in working toward completion of contractual objectives.
• Responds to resident needs and conflicts in a preventative fashion so as to reduce volatile situations.
• Enforces Residential Program Rules and Regulations and follows appropriate reporting procedures for violations.
• Assures resident movement follows facility procedures, monitors residents entering and leaving program by following the established sign-in and sign-out procedures.
• Provides wake-up services to residents during all on duty hours.
• Responsible for monitoring resident curfews and recording same properly.
• May be required to conduct urinalysis according to established procedures.
• Responsible for handling crisis and emergency situations in program, calling for assistance when needed, and documenting all such incidents per agency policy.
• Reports any positive or negative resident behavior incidents in accordance with established reporting procedures.
• Assists in the supervision of Center recreational activities.
• Assists in the supervision of resident visitation, ensuring established policies and procedures are adhered to and that required documentation is completed.
• Assists with resident intake/orientation procedures according to facility policy and documents same as required.
• May be required to transport residents and facility employees/documents as requested.
• Reads the log book on a daily basis. Records in substantial and comprehensive fashion all shift activities.
• Conducts visual head counts, isolation checks, facility shakedowns, and resident searches.
• Monitors, identifies and documents all individuals (i.e., visitors, outside agency personnel, officials, etc.) entering and leaving the River City Correctional Center.
• Supervises, directs and evaluates completion of resident housekeeping assignments with area of responsibilities. Ensures necessary cleaning supplies are available and utilized properly.
• Strictly adheres to key control system established by agency.
• Dispenses/receives linens for residents.
• Supervises meal service to residents as assigned, including seating residents and monitoring food intake of residents on special/restricted meals. Monitors kitchen crew when serving meals and assists in serving meals if necessary.
• Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to all information obtained and processed in the operation of the River City Correctional Center.
• Remains alert throughout work shift and maintains contact with personnel on duty to be aware of unusual situations that may arise and/or problems that need to be resolved.
• Answers facility telephone on absence of Receptionist and monitors resident business telephone calls.
• Supports, cooperates and works with other facility staff in meeting the needs of the program.
• On-call in the event of scheduling problems and/or emergency situations.
• Transfers residents to community resources as needed.
• Enforces rules and schedule of facility.

• Ability to recognize unusual and/or threatening conditions and take appropriate action.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare routine reports.
• Ability to work under stressful and demanding conditions.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to effectively manage time and organize workload.
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