Assistant Security Chief

Position: Assistant Security Chief (4798-39)
Assistant Security Chief

Final date to receive applications:

Open Until Filled

Work Location:

River City Correctional Center

3220 Colerain Avenue

Cincinnati, OH 45225

Work Hours:

80 Hours Bi-Weekly- 2nd Shift (2:00 p.m.

- 12:00 a.m.)

Starting Salary:

$ 26.00 an hour

Requirements (Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification):

* Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed below.

* A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in the social/behavioral sciences, social work, counseling, psychology, or criminal justice fields or a minimum of three years' experience in the field of criminal justice/security or safety along with one year supervisory experience is preferred.

* Possession of a valid Ohio Operator's License.

Job Duties (Summary):

* Supervises, trains and directs the Resident Assistants, Resident Advisors, and Resident Coordinators. Defines expectations and evaluates performance of employees under his/her direct supervision to encourage and promote employee growth and maximize services rendered.

* Submits probationary, special and annual job performance evaluations on employees supervised within established time limits to the Security Chief.

* Maintains accurate and thorough files for documentation necessary for reports, which can be utilized in the development of an annual budget and annual report.

* Reads log book on a daily basis, makes log entries in log book as necessary, and is responsible for ensuring security staff utilize log book as required.

* Supervises the conducting of visual head counts, isolation checks, facility shakedowns and resident searches according to established procedures and documents all said activities.

* Assists in conducting and documenting monthly fire drills and other emergency drills.

* Ensures daily/weekly inspections of housing areas are conducted and documented to ensure housing areas are clean, orderly and in good repair.

* Coordinates resident household duties, recreation and visitation schedules with treatment program staff.

* Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to information obtained and processed in the operation of the facility.

* Transports residents to community resources as needed.

* Responsible for making sure all security staff receive proper orientation and meet the annual training requirements.

* Participates in gathering information and file review for the American Correctional Association (ACA) audit.

* Ensures staffing and schedule are adequate for minimum coverage.

* Communicates professionally and accurately with County and APA officials.

* Ensures Key inventories are accurate and maintained.

* Reviews daily reports and takes necessary action regarding report.

* Responds timely to resident and staff concerns.

* Promotes safe and clean environment.

Note:

This job description shall in no way be construed as a limitation on the authority of supervisory personnel to assign tasks which are not listed in the Essential Functions/job duties section to employees under their direct or indirect supervision.

Marginal Functions

* Completes special projects as designated by Executive Director and Deputy Director.

* Performs related work as required.

* Positions Supervised

* Resident Assistants, Resident Advisors, and Resident Coordinators

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

* Ability to recognize abnormal conditions and take appropriate action.

* Ability to maintain records and prepare routine reports.

* Ability to effectively manage time and organize workload.

* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, community individuals, coworkers, etc.

* Ability to work independently.

* Ability to supervise, train and direct staff.

* Ability to schedule daily, weekly and monthly work.

* Skill in planning and problem solving.

* Knowledge of minimum jail standards of the State of Ohio.

* Ability to remain clam in tense situations.

Working Conditions

Moderate noise in Correctional Center setting

Physical Demands

* Work involves a significant amount of standing, walking, sitting, talking, listening, stooping, crouching and reaching with hands and arms.

* Must be able to transfer up to 40 pounds.

* Ability to reach into file drawers in standard four-drawer filing cabinets.

* Visual ability sufficient to effectively operate a copier, facsimile machine and a computer

* terminal, and to read reports, correspondence and instructions.

* Hearing ability sufficient to converse with other individuals, both in person and by telephone.

* Speaking ability sufficient to communicate effectively with other individuals in person and by telephone.

* Ability to read and prepare reports with recommendations.

* Ability to follow and enforce policy and procedure.

Communications

Conveys and receives information in person, over the telephone and in written form.