Assistant Security Chief (4556-39) Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled Work Location: River City Correctional Center 3220 Colerain Avenue Cincinnati OH 45225 Work Hours: 80 Hours Bi-Weekly2nd Shift (2:00 p.m. 11:00 p. m.) Shift will include Weekends and Holidays 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. An example of an acceptable qualification for this position is: A bachelors degree is from an accredited institution in the social/behavioral sciences social work counseling psychology or criminal justice fields or a minimum of five years experience in the field of criminal justice / security or safety is preferred.
Licensure and Certification Requirements Possession of a valid Ohio Operators 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 Deputy Director.
- 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.
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Chief