Male Juvenile Corrections Officer (Intermittent)

Miami County•Troy, OH

29d

About The Position

Under general direction, the Male Juvenile Corrections Officer conducts daily operations and programming at the West Central Juvenile Detention Facility. The position maintains facility and grounds security while safeguarding youth, and ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, American Correctional Association regulations, and Department of Youth Services standards. The officer directs youth through scheduled activities and confirms that appropriate care is provided, including medical needs, hygiene items, and food. The role conducts detention intakes, collects required information, processes assessments and screenings, explains detention requirements and procedures, and provides assistance and guidance to youth throughout detention and during difficult or unusual situations. The position is responsible for intake, release, and daily observation of youth placed in the facility by court order or under laws of arrest. It oversees activities such as personal hygiene, education, physical education, recreation, communication with parents, and escorts to meals. The officer works under divisional and functional policies and procedures, submits reports and other documents to internal and outside agencies, and handles confidential information. Duties are illustrative and may include other job-related assignments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Valid driver's license and proof of motor vehicle insurance.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background investigation, including fingerprint analysis.
Ability to complete and maintain training in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 5139-37-06, standards for operation of Juvenile Detention Centers.
Ability to work, communicate with, and facilitate youth in a secure environment operating under direct-supervision philosophies.
Training and work experience indicating possession of relevant skills, knowledge, and abilities are a plus.

Nice To Haves

Any combination of training and work experience demonstrating the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily operations and programming within the West Central Juvenile Detention Facility.
Maintain security of the facility and grounds while ensuring youth safety.
Direct youth through scheduled activities and ensure proper care, including medical needs, hygiene items, and food.
Conduct detention intakes and obtain required information from youth.
Process required assessments and screenings and explain detention requirements and procedures to youth.
Provide assistance and guidance to youth during the detention process and in difficult or unusual situations.
Manage intake, release, and daily observation of youth placed in the facility by court order or under laws of arrest.
Oversee youth activities, including personal hygiene, education, physical education, recreation, communication with parents, and escorts to meals.
Follow applicable federal and state laws, American Correctional Association regulations, Department of Youth Services standards, and facility policies and procedures.
Submit required reports and documents to internal and outside agencies.
Handle confidential information and perform other job-related duties as assigned.