Part Time Correctional Officer I (Attendant) - Juvenile Detention/Youth Assessment Center

Job Opportunity: Correctional Officer I (Attendant)

Rate of Pay: $23.77

Status: Part-time, non-benefit eligible (average of 16 hours per week, every other weekend required)

Shifts/Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 8 hours per day. Due to the nature of this position, there might variation to days and shifts. 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, 4:00 pm to midnight, or midnight to 8:00 am.

How to Apply: A Grand Forks County application must be completed and submitted with a resume and cover letter. Applications may be obtained from:

151 South 4th Street, 1st Floor

Grand Forks, ND 58201

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must submit form DD214 with their application. The top 5-10 candidates will be granted an interview.

Selection Process: Prospective employees will undergo a thorough background investigation including a medical and drug/ alcohol screening.

Each applicant’s education, training, and experience will be rated based on the required application materials submitted and the top-scoring candidates will be forwarded for further consideration.

Reasonable Accommodations: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance in the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department Office, in writing, at the time of application.

The County of Grand Forks will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Reporting to the Supervisor the Attendant maintains the safe and secure custody, supervision, and programming for at- risk youth in the Youth Assessment Center under any of the Juvenile Detention, Attendant Care, or Shelter Care programs.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties are typical for this classification. Applicants may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Implement and monitor Center’s policies and procedures, oversee, and implement statutes and federal laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Conduct intake of new admissions to the youth assessment center, and conduct searches of individuals entering the facility as appropriate. Orienting juvenile detainees to rules, programs, and procedures including PREA.
• Dispensing and documenting approved medications. Administer non-prescription or over-the counter medications to residents. Evaluate physical complaints of residents and determine and recommend treatment options and needs. Collect urine specimens for analysis to determine disease and drug use. Monitor attitude, mood changes, behavior, and emotional markers for suicidal tendencies and mental health issues.
• Interacting with and documenting juvenile behavior on an on-going basis. Encouraging, documenting, and leading juveniles. Assist residents with computer use and educational materials to promote education and learning.
• Escort juveniles to and from holding cells, court, medical appointments, and other facilities as assigned. Escort non-residents and visitors entering and leaving the facility. Communicate with court regarding court appointments and convey information and time of appearance to co-workers and juveniles.
• Writing detailed reports documenting various situations/incidents. Maintain log of activities for attendants and juveniles such as phone logs, ledgers, and calling sheets. Report unusual occurrences in thorough, timely, and precise manner for review and correction.
• Responding to emergencies and acting as a member of a response team able to restrain out-of-control detainees.
• Conduct visual verification of resident activities by performing cell checks and observing through the facility camera system. Deliver meals, medication, snacks, utensils, reading materials and other items to resident’s cells or units, and retrieve items when finished. Inspect rooms and units for contraband items at regular and non-designated intervals.
• Determine appropriate unit assignment as per personality conflicts, nature of charges, and other circumstances.
• Maintain log of activities for attendants and juveniles such as phone logs, ledgers, and calling sheets.
• Receive and relay information from Adult Correctional Facility.
• Assist residents with computer use and educational materials to promote education and learning.
• Enter daily data into state computer system, meal log, and inmate files.
• Operate Center vehicles in the transfer of meals to and from Adult Center to Youth Assessment Center daily for lunch and supper meals.
• Answer phone and office to unit intercoms.
• Observe Center Camera activity both inside and outside facility.
• Maintain Center cleanliness in its day to day operations.
• Attends work during regularly scheduled hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.

EDUCATION/EXERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: High school graduate or GED, preferably associates degree.

Experience: One to three years of related experience with juveniles or additional qualifying experience. Must be able to be certified as a Certified Correctional Officer

Special Requirements: Must be 20 years of age. Knowledge of dealing with people, multi-tasking, legalities of restricted environment, ability to successfully pass licensing for Correctional Officer Certification. Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS: The following generally describes the knowledge and ability to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Perform job responsibilities in a manner consistent with the County’s vision, mission, and values.
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of all department and County-wide policies, protocols and procedures that apply to the performance of this position.
• Develop respectful and cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
• Inform immediate supervisor of all important matters pertaining to assigned job responsibilities.
• Seek opportunities for further personal growth and development.
• Represent the County in a professional manner to all internal and external contacts when conducting County business.
• Comply with all rules and policies to maintain a safe work environment.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Criminal Justice System.
• Human behaviors, cultural diversity, gangs, special needs, and victim issues.
• Federal/State Statutes and regulations.
• Interview and investigating techniques
• Essential office software: Word, Excel, Case Management software and Outlook preferred.
• Routine clerical support procedures, such as making copies.

ABILITY TO:

• Operate computer and other office equipment, such as multi-line telephone, scanner, copier/fax and printers.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Respond to requests from the general public.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with government officials, co-workers and general public.
• Handle varying and often busy, stressful times.
• Work independently with little direction and have self-motivation.
• Conduct credible assessments.

DISQUALIFYING FACTORS

The following factors will be disqualifying:

• A false statement or any omission of information, on the employment application, consent form, or verbally is disqualifying and grounds for termination.
• A felony conviction.
• Applicants on criminal probation at time of intended hire.
• Any unlawful use of any drug while employed as a peace officer.
• Any involvement in the sales of illegal drugs.
• Lack of a valid driver’s license at time of intended hire.

The following factors may be disqualifying:

• Prior drug usage will be evaluated for what was used, the extent of the use, and how recent the usage has been (including marijuana).
• A misdemeanor conviction.
• A conviction for theft.
• Unlawful carrying of a concealed weapon.
• Demonstrated history of irresponsible motor vehicle operation.
• A “Failure to Appear” on your driving record.
• A D.U.I. conviction.
• Applicants under psychological/psychiatric care.
• Military discipline or less than honorable discharge.
• Demonstrated history of financial irresponsibility.
• Failure to keep appointments or submit documentation in a complete, neat or timely during the background process.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Physical Demands

• Requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of over 100 pounds of force.
• Requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and lifting, frequently requires walking, sitting, reaching with hands and arms and pushing or pulling and occasionally requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, tasting or smelling and repetitive motions.
• Requires color perception and peripheral vision.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities.

Disagreeable Conditions and Hazards

• Ability to work under occasionally unsafe and uncomfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as temperature variations, odors, toxic agents, violence, noise, vibrations, wetness, machinery, disease and/or dust can cause discomfort and where there is a risk of injury.
• Subject to rotating shift assignments, 24 hours per day, seven days per week, to 12 hour shifts without relief, to call out and overtime.
• Occasionally requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.
• Often subject to enclosed environment over extended periods of time, and may be exposed to individuals or groups who are dangerous and unstable.