Security Officer- Resident Assistant

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

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Job : 3959-39

# of Openings: 1

River City Correctional Center
3220 Colerain Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45225

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

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed below.
• 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.

• Possession of a valid Ohio Operator’s License.

• 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 so as 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 the established sign‑in and sign‑out procedures.
• Provide wake‑up services to residents during all on‑duty hours.
• Monitor resident curfews and record them properly.
• May be required to conduct urinalysis according to established procedures.
• 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 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 them as required.
• May be required to transport residents and facility employees/documents as requested.
• Read the log book on a daily basis. 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.
• 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.
• Be 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.

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• Ability to recognize unusual and/or threatening conditions and take appropriate action.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare routine reports.
• Ability to work under stressful and demanding conditions.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to effectively manage time and organize workload.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, co‑workers, community,…