Security Officer -Resident Assistant

Position: Security Officer -Resident Assistant (3963-39) 7:00 am-7:00 pm

Security Officer - Resident Assistant (3963-39) 7:00 am-7:00 pm

Office of Hamilton County, Ohio.

Pay range: $18.00/hr - $18.00/hr.

Work location:

River City Correctional Center, 3220 Colerain Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45225.

Work hours:

80 Hours Bi-Weekly (7:00 am- 7:00 pm).

Starting salary: $18.00 an hour.

Requirements (Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification)

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Any combination of training and work experience that indicates possession of the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.
• Associate Degree from an accredited institution is preferred.
• One year of working experience in the field of criminal justice, preferably in a correctional facility.

Licensure and Certification Requirements

• Possession of a valid Ohio Operator’s License.

Job Duties (Summary)

• 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 preventatively to reduce volatile situations.
• Enforce Residential Program Rules and Regulations and follow appropriate reporting procedures for violations.
• Ensure resident movement follows facility procedures, monitor residents entering and leaving program by following established sign‑in/sign‑out procedures.
• Provide wake‑up services to residents during all on‑duty hours.
• Monitor resident curfews and record them properly.
• Conduct urinalysis according to established procedures when required.
• Handle crisis and emergency situations in program, call for assistance when needed, and document all such incidents per agency policy.
• Report any positive or negative resident behavior incidents using established reporting procedures.
• Assist in supervising Center recreational activities.
• Assist in supervising resident visitation and ensure established policies and procedures are followed.
• Assist with resident intake/orientation procedures and document as required.
• Transport residents and facility employees/documents as requested when required.
• Read the logbook daily and record all shift activities comprehensively.
• Conduct visual head counts, isolation checks, facility shakedowns, and resident searches.
• Monitor, identify and document all individuals entering and leaving the River City Correctional Center.
• Supervise, direct, and evaluate completion of resident housekeeping assignments, ensuring necessary cleaning supplies are available.
• Strictly adhere to the key control system established by the agency.
• Dispense/receive linens for residents.
• Supervise meal service to residents, including seating and monitoring food intake; assist kitchen crew if necessary.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding information obtained and processed in operation of the River City Correctional Center.
• Remain alert throughout the shift and maintain contact with personnel on duty to be aware of unusual situations.
• Answer facility telephone in the absence of the Receptionist and monitor resident business telephone calls.
• Support, cooperate, and work with other facility staff to meet program needs.
• Be on‑call in case of scheduling problems or emergencies.
• Transport residents to community resources as needed.
• Enforce rules and schedule of the facility.

Positions Supervised

None.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Recognize unusual and/or threatening conditions and take appropriate action.
• Maintain records and prepare routine reports.
• Work under stressful and demanding conditions.
• Use oral and written communication skills.
• Manage time effectively and organize workload.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, co‑workers, and community.
• Work independently.
• Plan, organize, train, and direct residents in completion of assigned housekeeping duties.
• Operate office equipment including calculator, copier, facsimile machine, and computer.
• Remain calm in tense situations.
• Read and prepare reports, correspondence, instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Hearing ability sufficient for conversation and dicta phone recordings.
• Speaking ability sufficient for effective communication over the telephone and in person.
• Visual ability to…