Security Officer -Resident Assistant (3963-39) 7:00 am-7:00 pm

Hamilton County, Ohio; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to ensure a safe and supportive environment at a correctional facility. This role involves monitoring resident activities, enforcing rules, and responding to crises while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. Join a team committed to rehabilitation and community support, where your contributions will directly impact the lives of residents. This is a unique opportunity to make a difference in a challenging yet rewarding setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate Degree preferred.
• One year of experience in criminal justice, preferably in corrections.

Responsibilities

• Maintain humane living conditions and enforce facility rules.
• Monitor and assist residents with their needs and activities.
• Handle crisis situations and document incidents per policy.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Time management

Crisis intervention

Record keeping

Ability to work independently

Ability to establish relationships

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate Degree (preferred)

Job description

Position: Security Officer - Resident Assistant (3963-39) 7:00 am-7:00 pm

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Job Id: 3963-39

# of Openings: 1

Work Location:

River City Correctional Center
3220 Colerain Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45225

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

Requirements (Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification):

• 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.

Licensure and Certification Requirements

• Possession of a valid Ohio Operator’s License.

Job Duties (Summary):

• 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.
• Respond to resident needs and conflicts in a preventative fashion to reduce volatile situations.
• Enforce Residential Program Rules and Regulations and follow appropriate reporting procedures for violations.
• Assure resident movement follows facility procedures, monitoring residents entering and leaving program by following established sign-in and sign-out procedures.
• Provide wake-up services to residents during all on-duty hours.
• Monitor resident curfews and record them properly.
• May be required to conduct urinalysis according to established procedures.
• Handle crisis and emergency situations in the program, calling for assistance when needed, and documenting all such incidents per agency policy.
• Report any positive or negative resident behavior incidents in accordance with established reporting procedures.
• Assist in the supervision of Center recreational activities.
• Assist in the supervision of resident visitation, ensuring established policies and procedures are adhered to and that required documentation is completed.
• Assist with resident intake/orientation procedures according to facility policy and document them as required.
• May be required to transport residents and facility employees/documents as requested.
• Read the log book daily. Record in a substantial and comprehensive fashion all shift activities.
• Conduct visual head counts, isolation checks, facility shakedowns, and resident searches.
• Monitor, identify and document all individuals (i.e., visitors, outside agency personnel, officials, etc.) entering and leaving the River City Correctional Center.
• Supervise, direct and evaluate completion of resident housekeeping assignments within areas of responsibility. Ensure necessary cleaning supplies are available and utilized properly.
• Strictly adhere to the key control system established by the agency.
• Supervise meal service to residents as assigned, including seating residents and monitoring food intake of residents on special/restricted meals. Monitor kitchen crew when serving meals and assist in serving meals if necessary.
• Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to all information obtained and processed in the operation of the River City Correctional Center.
• Remain alert throughout the work shift and maintain contact with personnel on duty to be aware of unusual situations that may arise and/or problems that need to be resolved.
• Answer facility telephone in the absence of Receptionist and monitor resident business telephone calls.
• Support, cooperate and work with other facility staff in meeting the needs of the program.
• Be on-call in the event of scheduling problems and/or emergency situations.
• Transport residents to community resources as needed.
• Enforce rules and schedule of the facility.

Positions Supervised

None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, and the community.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan, organize, train, and direct the work of residents in the completion of their assigned housekeeping duties.
• Visual ability sufficient to effectively operate office equipment including calculator, copier, facsimile machine, and computer.
• Ability to remain calm in tense situations.
• Ability to read and prepare reports with recommendations, correspondence, instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Hearing ability sufficient to hold conversations with other individuals both in person and over the telephone and to hear recordings on a dictaphone.
• Speaking ability sufficient to communicate effectively with other individuals in person and over the telephone.
• Visual ability to read and prepare reports.

Working Conditions

Correctional facility setting, moderate noise.

Physical Demands

Significant amount of standing, walking, sitting, listening, and reaching with arms and hands. Must have the ability to recognize the signs or symptoms of current substance abuse. Physical ability to intervene in crisis situations.

Communications

Conveys and receives information in person and over the telephone.