Assistant Security Chief (4798-39)

Hamilton County Government•Cincinnati, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves supervising, training, and directing Resident Assistants, Resident Advisors, and Resident Coordinators at the River City Correctional Center. The Assistant Security Chief is responsible for defining expectations, evaluating performance, and promoting employee growth. This role also includes maintaining accurate documentation, overseeing security procedures, coordinating resident activities, and ensuring compliance with state and federal standards.

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 maintain 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.
Knowledge of minimum jail standards of the State of Ohio.
Ability to remain calm in tense situations.
Work involves a significant amount of standing, walking, sitting, talking, listening, stooping, crouching and reaching with hands and arms.
Must be able to transfer up to 40 pounds.
Ability to reach into file drawers in standard four-drawer filing cabinets.
Visual ability sufficient to effectively operate a copier, facsimile machine and a computer terminal, and to read reports, correspondence and instructions.
Hearing ability sufficient to converse with other individuals, both in person and by telephone.
Speaking ability sufficient to communicate effectively with other individuals in person and by telephone.
Ability to read and prepare reports with recommendations.
Ability to follow and enforce policy and procedure.
Conveys and receives information in person, over the telephone and in written form.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Supervises, trains, and directs Resident Assistants, Resident Advisors, and Resident Coordinators.
Defines expectations and evaluates performance of supervised employees.
Submits probationary, special, and annual job performance evaluations.
Maintains accurate and thorough files for documentation necessary for reports.
Reads and makes entries in the log book, ensuring security staff utilize it as required.
Supervises the conducting of visual head counts, isolation checks, facility shakedowns, and resident searches.
Assists in conducting and documenting monthly fire drills and other emergency drills.
Ensures daily/weekly inspections of housing areas are conducted and documented.
Coordinates resident household duties, recreation, and visitation schedules.
Maintains strict confidentiality of information.
Transports residents to community resources as needed.
Ensures all security staff receive proper orientation and meet 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.
Responds timely to resident and staff concerns.
Promotes a safe and clean environment.
Completes special projects as designated by Executive Director and Deputy Director.
Performs related work as required.