About this opportunity
Fairfield County, OH lists this Juvenile Detention Officer opportunity in lancaster, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary: $26.12 - $27.18 Hourly
Location : 923 Liberty Drive, Lancaster 43130, OH
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00716
Department: Multi-County Juvenile Detention Center
Opening Date: 01/24/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Under direction of the Shift Manager, maintains basic discipline and control of residents; ensures the safety and security of detention residents at the Multi-County Juvenile Detention Center; performs other duties as required.
Duties
Conducts room checks on residents every 15 minutes and/or as directed
Observes residents in isolation
Wakes residents and supervises during showering and other activities
Oversees residents as they perform housekeeping or other tasks
Assists in serving meals
Ensures residents follow facility policies and procedures
Enforces behavior management system
Under supervision, issues warnings and disciplinary measures, as necessary
Performs intake procedures for residents entering the facility (completes required forms; conducts searches; orients residents to the facility; issues clothing and linen; enters data in OJDYS system or other systems as required)
Operates control room and maintains security of the facility (ensures doors are locked; monitors resident's activities by observation and closed-circuit television system; operates control panel, to include but not limited to, opening doors; operating intercom system; screen incoming telephone calls)
Prepares observation reports reflecting attitudes and behavior of residents
Maintains logs regarding medication, incidents, incoming and outgoing telephone call
Checks logs daily to identify problems documented from other shifts and keeps supervisor informed of problems identified
Receives and discharges all residents in Detention
Patrols housing areas on scheduled and impromptu basis
Moves residents from various locations within and outside the facility
Takes toxicology specimens as requested or authorized
All other duties as assigned
Qualifications Must have a valid driver's license
Must be able to pass required background check, including drug and alcohol screening
Must have a High School Diploma or GED
Must be able to work weekends
Supplemental Information
Works a 12-hour shift, day shift, night shift, holidays, overtime. Accepts mandatory overtime as described in the mandation protocol. May be required to drive in adverse weather conditions; must be able to lift or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; may be exposed to violent youths or youths under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs; may be exposed to blood or other bodily fluids; may be required to intervene in fights; may be exposed to contagious or communicable diseases.
This position description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the position incumbent.
Worksite address
lancaster, OH, 43130, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.