Assistant Security Chief (4798-39)

Assistant Security Chief

Deadline to Apply:

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.