Detention Officer - Security

Job Title:

Detention Officer - Security

Division/Department:
Court Operations/Detention Services Salary: $55,120.00

Reports To:

Unit Manager Date Posted: 6/5/26

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Last Revised: 3/17/26

Benefits of Employment

Insurance:
Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, Life and an Employee Assistance Program. Supplemental Life may be purchased at group rates.

Paid Time Off:
Twelve (12) holidays, vacation time (after 6 months) of three (3) weeks per year for the first eight (8) years of service, and sick time.

Retirement:
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) with 14% annual employer contribution and Deferred Compensation Plans.

Job Summary

A Security Detention Officer is responsible for maintaining the safety, security, and orderly operation of a juvenile detention facility. The position requires monitoring resident behavior and utilizing crisis intervention and verbal de-escalation techniques to manage disruptive or destructive situations, with the use of approved physical intervention methods when necessary to ensure the safety of residents and staff. The officer operates detention management systems related to the admission and release of juveniles, controls and documents resident movement, and conducts professional visitation in accordance with established policies and procedures.

The position requires the ability to cover various assigned posts including Master Control, Visitation, Medical, Intake, Property, Expediting, Transport, Diagnostic Clinic, and Key Control.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled persons covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in accordance with its requirements.

Ensures the best possible care, welfare, and security of Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division's Detention Center (JCDC) residents utilizing behavior management techniques and established policies and procedures.

Assists in the planning of free time activities including exercising, games, sports, arts, crafts and special events.

Monitors, supervises, plans, organizes, and directs the behavior and activities of residents in a manner that ensures residents' safety and staff safety.

Interacts and supervises residents through participation in activities, individual discussions, and modeling behavior.

Ensures compliance with all JCDC policies/procedures in order to promote a safe, secure, and humane environment for residents and staff.

Reports any problems or incidents in an appropriate and timely manner to management. Makes timely medical, psychological or behavioral referrals to qualified staff. Directs residents' regarding JCDC policies, procedures, health, hygiene, housekeeping, and related information.

Maintains a safe and secure environment for both the residents and staff by diffusing disruptive/destructive behaviors through crisis intervention and verbal counseling whenever possible but when necessary uses physical intervention techniques to gain control of the situation.

Maintains personal skills and proficiency in application the use of defensive tactics through ongoing physical fitness training and academic training. Must physically perform under stress when confronted with an emergency, critical, and/or dangerous situation.

Performs duties such as searches of residents, resident's personal effects, staff, and visitors in accordance with JCDC policies, and procedures. Inspects and reports units for contraband, hazards and security problems.

Completes logs and prepare written and electronic reports as required. Completes accurate reports and submits them by the end of the shift following the use of physical force and/or mechanical restraints. Demonstrates coherent and effective

written communication through reports and memorandums, with both internal and external contacts.

Audits, issues, and maintains accountability for keys and radios.

Transports and supervises residents throughout the facility and to approved external locations using County vehicles.

Provides input to management or social services relative…