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

Hamilton County, Ohio; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance coverage through United Health Care

Dental and vision insurance

15 paid holidays

Paid holidays

Life insurance

OPERS retirement

Job summary

A local correctional facility in Cincinnati, Ohio, is seeking a Security Officer - Resident Assistant to maintain humane living conditions and assist residents in achieving their rehabilitation goals. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and preferably one year of experience in criminal justice. The role involves monitoring residents, enforcing program rules, and addressing incidents as they arise. This position offers various employee benefits, including medical insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Ohio Operator’s License.
• One year working experience in the field of criminal justice, preferably in a correctional facility.
• One year of experience in criminal justice, preferably in a correctional facility.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an atmosphere conducive to agency philosophy and humane living conditions.
• Monitor and assist residents in working toward completion of contractual objectives.
• Enforces Residential Program Rules and Regulations.
• Monitor resident movement and sign-in/sign-out procedures.
• Provide wake-up services and monitor curfews.
• Handle crises and emergencies per policy and document incidents.
• Supervise resident activities and visitation, ensuring policy compliance.

Skills

Ability to recognize unusual and/or threatening conditions

Skill in oral and written communication

Ability to work under stressful conditions

Ability to establish effective working relationships

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

An 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to information obtained and processed in the operation of the facility.
• Transports residents to community resources as needed.
• Enforce rules and schedule of 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, community, etc.
• 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 conversation with other individuals both in person and over a telephone and to hear recordings on a dictaphone.
• Speaking ability sufficient to communicate effectively with other individuals in person and over a 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.

Employee benefits are included but are not limited to employees regularly schedule to work an average of thirty (30) hours or more per week. Medical insurance coverage through United Health Care, dental, vision, vacation, sick leave, 15 paid holidays, employer paid life insurance, and Ohio Public Employees Retirement (OPERS) where employees contribute 10% of their pay on a pre-tax basis and the employer contributes 14%.