Assistant Security Chief (4798-39)

Hamilton County, Ohio•Cincinnati, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Security Chief is responsible for supervising, training, and directing Resident Assistants, Resident Advisors, and Resident Coordinators at the River City Correctional Center. This role involves defining expectations, evaluating employee performance, maintaining accurate records for reporting and budgeting, and ensuring adherence to security procedures. The Assistant Security Chief also plays a key role in emergency preparedness, facility inspections, and coordinating resident activities, while maintaining strict confidentiality and promoting a safe environment.

Requirements

Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed below.
Possession of a valid Ohio Operator’s License.
Ability to recognize abnormal conditions and take appropriate action.
Ability to maintain records and prepare routine reports.
Ability to effectively manage time and organize workload.
Ability to establish and effective working relationships with clients, community individuals, coworkers, etc.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to supervise, train and direct staff.
Ability to schedule daily, weekly and monthly work.
Skill in planning and problem solving.
Ability to remain calm in tense situations.
Ability to follow and enforce policy and procedure.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the social/behavioral sciences, social work, counseling, psychology, or criminal justice fields
A minimum of three years’ experience in the field of criminal justice/security or safety
One year supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Supervises, trains and directs the Resident Assistants, Resident Advisors, and Resident Coordinators.
Defines expectations and evaluates performance of employees under his/her direct supervision.
Submits probationary, special and annual job performance evaluations on employees supervised within established time limits to the Security Chief.
Maintains accurate and thorough files for documentation necessary for reports, which can be utilized in the development of an annual budget and annual report.
Reads log book on a daily basis, makes log entries in log book as necessary, and is responsible for ensuring security staff utilize log book as required.
Supervises the conducting of visual head counts, isolation checks, facility shakedowns and resident searches according to established procedures and documents all said activities.
Assists in conducting and documenting monthly fire drills and other emergency drills.
Ensures daily/weekly inspections of housing areas are conducted and documented to ensure housing areas are clean, orderly and in good repair.
Coordinates resident household duties, recreation and visitation schedules with treatment program staff.
Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to information obtained and processed in the operation of the facility.
Transports residents to community resources as needed.
Responsible for making sure all security staff receive proper orientation and meet the annual training requirements.
Participates in gathering information and file review for the American Correctional Association (ACA) audit.
Ensures staffing and schedule are adequate for minimum coverage.
Communicates professionally and accurately with County and APA officials.
Ensures Key inventories are accurate and maintained.
Reviews daily reports and takes necessary action regarding report.
Responds timely to resident and staff concerns.
Promotes safe and clean environment.
Completes special projects as designated by Executive Director and Deputy Director.
Performs related work as required.