Security Officer- Resident Assistant (3959-39) 7:00 pm- 7:00 am

Hamilton County Government • Cincinnati, OH

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Security Resident Assistant is responsible for maintaining an atmosphere conducive to agency philosophy and humane living conditions within the River City Correctional Center. This role involves assisting residents with their treatment/habilitation plans, enforcing program rules, monitoring resident movement and curfews, and responding to resident needs and conflicts in a preventative manner. The position also requires handling crisis and emergency situations, documenting incidents, supervising recreational activities and visitations, and assisting with resident intake procedures. The Security Resident Assistant will also be responsible for reading and updating the log book, conducting searches, monitoring individuals entering and leaving the facility, supervising housekeeping duties, dispensing linens, and overseeing meal service. Maintaining strict confidentiality and remaining alert throughout the shift are critical aspects of this role. Additionally, the position may involve transporting residents and answering the facility telephone.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• An Associate Degree from an accredited institution is preferred.
• One year working experience in the field of criminal justice, preferably in a correctional facility is highly desirable for this position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an atmosphere conducive to agency philosophy and humane living conditions.
• Be aware of resident treatment/habilitation plans and needs, and assist residents in working toward completion of contractual objectives.
• Respond to resident needs and conflicts in a preventative fashion to reduce volatile situations.
• Enforce Residential Program Rules and Regulations and follow appropriate reporting procedures for violations.
• Assure resident movement follows facility procedures, monitor residents entering and leaving program by following established sign-in and sign-out procedures.
• Provide wake-up services to residents during all on duty hours.
• Responsible for monitoring resident curfews and recording same properly.
• May be required to conduct urinalysis according to established procedures.
• Responsible for handling crisis and emergency situations in program, calling for assistance when needed, and documenting all such incidents per agency policy.
• Report any positive or negative resident behavior incidents in accordance with established reporting procedures.
• Assist in the supervision of Center recreational activities.
• Assist in the supervision of resident visitation, ensuring established policies and procedures are adhered to and that required documentation is completed.
• Assist with resident intake/orientation procedures according to facility policy and document same as required.
• May be required to transport residents and facility employees/documents as requested.
• Read the log book on a daily basis and record in substantial and comprehensive fashion all shift activities.
• Conduct visual head counts, isolation checks, facility shakedowns, and resident searches.
• Monitor, identify and document all individuals (i.e., visitors, outside agency personnel, officials, etc.) entering and leaving the River City Correctional Center.
• Supervise, direct and evaluate completion of resident housekeeping assignments with area of responsibilities.
• Ensure necessary cleaning supplies are available and utilized properly.
• Strictly adhere to key control system established by agency.
• Dispense/receive linens for residents.
• Supervise meal service to residents as assigned, including seating residents and monitoring food intake of residents on special/restricted meals.
• Monitor kitchen crew when serving meals and assist in serving meals if necessary.
• Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to all information obtained and processed in the operation of the River City Correctional Center.
• Remain alert throughout work shift and maintain contact with personnel on duty to be aware of unusual situations that may arise and/or problems that need to be resolved.
• Answer facility telephone in absence of Receptionist and monitor resident business telephone calls.
• Support, cooperate and work with other facility staff in meeting the needs of the program.
• On-call in the event of scheduling problems and/or emergency situations.
• Transport residents to community resources as needed.
• Enforce rules and schedule of facility.

Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage through United Health Care
• Dental
• Vision
• Vacation
• Sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Employer paid life insurance
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement (OPERS) where employees contribute 10% of their pay on a pre-tax basis and the employer contributes 14%.

What This Job Offers

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