We are accepting applications for the following position:

Position: Full Time Juvenile Detention Officer

Benefits:

• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Vision Insurance

Summary of Essential Duties

Under direction of the Shift Manager, maintains basic discipline and control of residents; ensures the safety and security of detention residents; provides direct supervision to detention residents, thoroughly documenting resident behavior (e.g. conducts rooms checks on residents every 15 minutes and/or as directed; observes residents in isolation; wakes residents and supervises during showering and other activities; oversees residents as they perform housekeeping tasks; assists in serving meals; ensures residents follow facility policies and procedures; enforces behavior management system; under supervision, issues warnings and disciplinary measures as necessary; performs intake procedures for residents entering the facility (e.g. completes required forms; conducts searchers; orients residents to the facility; issues clothing and linen; enters data in OJDYS system or other systems as required); operates control room and maintains security of the facility (e.g. ensure doors are locked; monitors resident's activities by observation and closed circuit television system; operates control panel, to include but not limited to, opening doors; operating intercom system; screen incoming telephone calls, et al.); prepares observation reports reflecting attitudes and behavior of residents; maintains logs regarding medication, incidents, incoming and outgoing telephone call; checks logs daily to identify problems documents from other shifts and keeps supervisor informed of problems identified; receives and discharges all residents in Detention; prepare routine records, reports, and files as required; patrols housing areas on scheduled and impromptu basis; moves residents from various locations within and outside the facility; maintains facility cleanliness; maintains a current working knowledge of Juvenile Detention standards and procedures; performs duties in resident property management, custodial services and safety inspections; ensures health, safety, and welfare of all residents, recording all findings; takes toxicology specimens as requested or authorized; performs other duties as required.  Accepts mandatory overtime as described in the mandation protocol.

Qualifications

Completion of High School Diploma or GED; Must possess valid Ohio driver's license; must be able to pass required background check, including drug and alcohol screening upon employment.

Valid Ohio Driver License; certified in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (upon employment).