Juvenile Correctional Officer at STATE OF OHIO in Cleveland, Ohio

Job Description:

The Department of Youth Services is looking for individuals that are interested in working with at-risk youth. Visit us at:   https://dys.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/dys/facilities/cuyahoga-hills-jcf

Currently hiring for 2nd Shift.  

Job Duties

In Juvenile Correctional Facility, provides safety, security, custodial care, discipline & surveillance of incarcerated juveniles assigned to any living unit, on any shift (e.g., maintains discipline & order of juveniles & internal & external security of facility including dayrooms, showers, youth rooms, living & recreational areas, dining rooms; enforces rules & regulations of living unit pertaining to security, discipline & housekeeping tasks) directs juvenile activity in assigned areas of facility, monitors & operates security controls & in addition, performs one or more of the following options:

• Maintains security on perimeter such as sally ports, perimeter vehicle patrol, monitors & operates security controls regulating opening & closing of doors


• Operates car, van or other vehicle to transport juveniles as required (e.g., hospital, doctors offices, other medical facilities, court hearings, placement)


• Responds to emergencies & prevents escapes or incidents, which threaten safety or security of facility, staff, juveniles, or general public by intervening when conflict occurs to de-escalate (e.g., utilizes verbal prevention strategies & approved physical fight break up techniques)


• Conducts inspections & searches of juveniles, personal items of employees, visitors & designated areas, makes rounds to ensure orderly movement of juveniles, monitors safety & security of buildings & grounds of juvenile correctional facility;


• Participates in &/or assists in implementation/delivery of identified specialized treatment services to include preparing & presenting concepts to juvenile offenders & facilitates group discussions.


• Maintains safety & security of buildings & grounds of juvenile correctional facility (e.g., checks fire alarms & lights, key control & equipment such as man downs, computers, camera equipment or restraints); secures doors & windows; takes headcounts; receives & directs calls & visitors; monitors & operates surveillance equipment, (e.g., cameras, alarm systems, electronic security doors), electronic detection equipment (e.g., multi-line communication console, map board systems, radio communication equipment) & other equipment to prevent escapes & to report/ prevent any hazards & report findings of contraband as defined in policy

High school diploma or G.E.D.; valid driver's license; must successfully complete Juvenile Correctional Officer assessment.  Must be 21 years of age at time of application.

-or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Probationary period is 365 days.

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