Residential Officer - Living Unit Coordinator

Hamilton County, Indiana • Noblesville, IN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbent serves as Living Unit Coordinator for Community Corrections, responsible for maintaining security and order in the facility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required. Associate’s Degree in criminal justice field is preferred. Relevant job experience may be substituted for preferred college degree.
• Possession of or ability to obtain required training certifications within time specified by department, including first responder/CPR, response to resistance, verbal de-escalation, and disease control.
• Ability to meet all department hiring and retention requirements, including not posing a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Working knowledge of and ability to follow and make practical application of customary practices, procedures, rules, regulations, personnel policies, and work rules of the employer/department, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.
• Ability to obey all written and oral orders/directives from department superiors, and appropriately respond to constructive criticism.
• Ability to receive, secure, and account for money and personal belongings of participants.
• Ability to properly use all assigned uniforms and/or equipment, including computer, printer, calculator, cameras, two-way radio, telephone, surveillance/monitoring cameras, breathalyzer, OC spray, baton, and hand cuffs.
• Ability to physically perform the essential duties of the position.
• Ability to deal swiftly, rationally and decisively with potentially violent individuals in precarious situations, and perform duties despite the stress of potential injuries and/or loss of life to self and/or others.
• Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to prepare required forms and reports within department deadlines.
• Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information/records according to state requirements.
• Effectively communicates pertinent information to co-workers and the public by intercom, radio, telephone or in person, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.
• Ability to recognize anti-social thinking and behaviors. Addresses them immediately, positively, and in a non-threatening manner.
• Ability to express empathy regarding participant situations as appropriate.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment, and maintain appropriate, respectful interrelationships with co-workers.
• Ability to work on several tasks at the same time, often under time pressure, and complete assignments effectively amidst frequent distractions and interruptions.
• Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irate/hostile persons.
• Ability to regularly work weekend and/or evening hours, occasionally work extended and/or irregular hours, and occasionally travel out of town for training, sometimes overnight.
• Possession of a valid Indiana driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record.
• As a result of the duties associated with this job, there is the potential of becoming exposed to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious diseases. To safeguard employees and eliminate the liability placed on Hamilton County, employees working in this position shall begin the three shot Hepatitis B vaccination and subsequent training within 10 days of their initial job assignment per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(2)(i). The initial and two subsequent vaccinations shall be administered by the Hamilton County Health Department and free of charge to the employee. If the employee has previously received the three shot Hepatitis B vaccination, official documentation must be provided to the supervisor identifying the dates in which each shot was appropriately administered. A Temporary Medical Declination may be made for a period of up to six months. A Declination form must be completed, outlining the medical reasons for the temporary declination and forwarded to the Safety & Risk Manager. Employees temporarily declining the vaccine are prohibited from performing any duties in which they may be exposed to a blood borne pathogen or other potentially infectious disease until they are able to begin/continue the series of vaccinations. Failure to comply will result in termination of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s Degree in criminal justice field is preferred.
• Relevant job experience may be substituted for preferred college degree.

Responsibilities

• Maintains interior security of facility, including monitoring surveillance cameras, door controls, and visitors, conducting patrols and routine searches of all dormitories and searching participants for contraband.
• Maintains accurate accounting of all participants.
• Ensures compliance with facility rules and regulations, and monitors participant compliance with individual treatment plans, recording and reporting inappropriate behavior to treatment personnel and/or supervisor as required.
• May periodically secure and/or physically restrain violent/ uncontrollable participants as situations demand.
• Documents/logs all activity during shift, noting pertinent information for subsequent shifts.
• Supervises and distributes meals, and supervises work details and other activities in and around facility, ensuring proper, timely completion.
• Verifies participant release from facility for work, counseling, and approved requests, and checks residents in/out following prescribed procedures.
• Supervises/monitors prescribed medication supplies, and ensures participants receive proper medical attention as needed.
• Operates portable alcosensor and collects urine samples of participants as required.
• Answers telephone and greets visitors as assigned, providing information and assistance, taking messages, or directing to appropriate individual or department.
• Responds to inquiries regarding individual participants and facility activities.
• Assists participants in role playing difficult situations to achieve a more positive result.
• May periodically testify in court/disciplinary hearings as required.
• Periodically attends training seminars as required or as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life (employee, spouse, children), Long and short-term Disability
• Hamilton County Employee Health Center & Pharmacy (Noblesville/Westfield): High quality primary medical care facility and wellness services
• Advocacy Program – One-on-one appointment with a Physician to evaluate chronic illness/injuries
• Nutrition Education and Wellness Center (diabetes, high cholesterol, weight loss and management, cancer and kids health)
• Pharmacy – Low-cost co-payments, encourage use of generic meds, Medication Management Program providing review of medication interactions/effectiveness
• Sick leave, bereavement, holidays (10-13 per year), compensatory time, paid time off (1 week at 6 months, 2 weeks at 1 year then an additional day each year until max of 22 days on year 15). Upon completion of 30 years of service time, employees earn 1 additional day per year up to 40 years of service time.
• Indiana Public Employee Retirement Fund Pension (annuity & pension), AUL Deferred Compensation Plan, McCready Retirement (Merit staff)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED