Correction Officer

Schedule:

• 12-hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Normal Hours: *84 hrs/bi-weekly

Full Job Description:

Under direction of the Shift Manager, maintains basic discipline and control of residents; ensures the safety and security of detention residents.

Duties:

 provides direct supervision to detention residents, thoroughly documenting resident behavior (e.g. conducts room checks on residents every 15 minutes and/or as directed;

observes residents in isolation.

 wakes residents and supervises during showering and other activities

 oversees residents as they perform housekeeping or other tasks;

assists in serving meals;

ensures residents follow facility policies and procedures & enforces behavior management system;

under supervision, issues warnings and disciplinary measures, as necessary;

performs intake procedures for residents entering the facility

operates control room and maintains security of the facility (e.g. ensures doors are locked; monitors resident’s activities by observation and closed circuit television system; operates control panel, to include but not limited to, opening doors; operating intercom system; screen incoming telephone calls; et al.);

prepares observation reports reflecting attitudes and behavior of residents;

 performs other duties as required. Accepts mandatory overtime as described in the mandation protocol.

INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS OR PHYSICALLY DEMANDING WORKING CONDITIONS:
May be required to drive in adverse weather conditions; must be able to lift or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; may be exposed to violent youths or youths under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs; may be exposed to blood or other bodily fluids; may be required to intervene in fights; may be exposed to contagious or communicable diseases.

This position description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the position incumbent.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of High school diploma or GED; Must possess valid Ohio driver’s license; must be able to pass required background check, including drug and alcohol screening upon employment.

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Ohio Driver License; certified in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (upon employment).