POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS AND ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES OF THIS POSITION

POSTING PERIOD: THIS NOTICE IS BEING POSTED FOR A PERIOD OF

TIME NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) CONSECUTIVE

CALENDAR DAYS, BEGINNING AUGUST 11, 2022.

POST ORDER

JUVENILE CORRECTIONS OFFICER

Post Order - Juvenile Corrections Officer.

Under the supervision of the shift supervisor, is responsible for the supervision of the inmates incarcerated at the

Warren County Juvenile Detention Center.

1. Receives and discharges all inmates in Detention.

2. Prepares routine records, reports, and files as required.

3. Patrols housing areas on a scheduled or impromptu basis.

4. Moves inmates from various locations within the facility.

5. Maintains facility cleanliness.

6. Maintains a current working knowledge of juvenile detention standards and departmental

procedures.

7. Performs duties in resident property management, custodial services, and safety inspections.

8. Ensures the health, safety, and welfare of all inmates, recording all findings.

9. Escorts and supervises inmates during meal periods, recreation, gym, and other activities

within the secure perimeter.

10. Performs other related duties as required by the Supervisor.

Warren County Juvenile Detention Center

Position Description

Position Title: Juvenile Corrections Officer
Division: Detention Center FSLA Status: Non-exempt

Reports To: Shift Supervisor Civil Service Status: Unclassified

Pay Range: $17.14 - $20.14 per hour Employment Status: Full-time

• Step increases based upon annual evaluations

Probationary Period: 1 year + annual training requirements and certifications

Job Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, ensures security of the Juvenile Detention Center; monitors

surveillance equipment and behavior of inmates of the facility; receives, searches, and

processes individuals who are to be held in the facility; maintains logs and other required

documents related to this job assignment; provides necessary services to detained youth.

Qualifications: Any combination of training and work experience, which indicates possession of

the skills, knowledge and abilities listed above. An example of an acceptable qualification for this

position is:

High School Diploma or equivalent with verifiable experience working with juveniles,

experience working in a correctional setting, coursework relating to criminal justice, social

work or another related field. Ability to successfully complete a background check, physical

evaluation (upon conditional offer of employment) to determine applicant’s ability to

adequately perform duties of the position. Applicant must pass a drug screen. Must be 18

years of age at time of appointment.

Licensure and Certification Requirements:

Valid Ohio Driver’s License and financial responsibility in accordance with Ohio law

(automobile insurance).
Must be physically capable of taking, qualifying and re-qualifying in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

annually and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) & First Aid bi-annually.

Must be physically capable of taking, qualifying and re-qualifying in Response to Resistance (Defensive

Tactics) annually.

Must be physically capable of participating in the Physical Fitness Program annually.

Warren County Juvenile Detention Center

Position Description Continued

Position Title: Juvenile Corrections Officer

Essential Functions:

30% Monitors behavior of facility inmates directly or using surveillance equipment;

supervises inmates during meal, school, work, and recreational activities; monitors

sleeping, bathing, visitation and related activities; arranges and verifies inmate

attendance at court proceedings, sick call, or outside medical or dental appointments

and counseling programs.

25% Monitors the security of the facility (including inner and outer perimeters) and other

employees; conducts security checks (e.g., checks lights, locks, computerized control

panel, monitoring equipment, etc.); controls entrance and exit of individuals

(including all inmates) entering or leaving the facility; operates electronically

secured doors and gates according to established procedures; maintains key control

and issuance and receipts of keys to and from authorized persons; alerts facility staff

and other authorities to breaches of security or other emergencies; maintains

weapons control of incoming persons.

5% Utilizes appropriate tools of restraint (e.g., shackles, cuffs, chains, etc.) to

physically restrain/subdue inmates during transports or disturbances (e.g.,

escape attempts, fights, etc.). Practice standardized restraint methods using

Response to Resistance continuum and training manual to protect person and

other individuals from bodily injury.

10% Prepares and maintains various records and documents (e.g., incident reports,

daily control logs, inmate property records, inmate classification and related records,

etc.).

20% Performs booking-in and booking-out procedures for all inmates committed to or

released from the facility; provides for safekeeping of inmates’ personal property and

valuables; issues proper clothing, bedding, and accessories to inmates; ensures

inmate access to telephone, legal and medical attention, assigns inmates to

appropriate housing area; provides and explains inmate rules of conduct and enforces

facility discipline within established procedures.

5% Serves and makes proper return of civil and/or criminal process on inmates;

assists in investigation (incident) reports; participates in due process procedures and

other activities related to inmate discipline; offers court testimony.

Maintains required physical and mental condition to perform duties.

Maintains required certification(s) and required training hours.

Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

Warren County Juvenile Detention Center

Position Description Continued

Position Title: Juvenile Corrections Officer

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

5% Provides necessary information to inmates; performs cleaning duties and additional

duties or supervisory duties as requested by supervisor(s).

Positions Supervised: None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (* indicates developed after employment)

Knowledge of: Department policies, procedures and regulations*; operations of electronic

monitoring equipment*; detention security and safety practices*; recordkeeping

procedures*; supervision; Ohio criminal law and state and federal standards*.

Ability to: Interpret policies, procedures and regulations; communicate verbally and in writing;

recognize threatening or hazardous situations and problems, establish facts and draw

necessary conclusions for a proper course of action; develop and maintain effective

working relationships with fellow employees, inmates and general public; maintain

records.

Skill in: Computerized control panel, keyboard, computer.

Additional Working Conditions: Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue.

Occasional exposure to physical harm by hostile inmates.

Equipment Operated: Camera; copier; tools of physical restraint; computerized control panel;

computer.

This position description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and

responsibilities, which may be performed by the position incumbent. The incumbent will be

required to follow the instructions and perform duties required by the position’s supervisor,

Appointing Authority or designee. This position description is presented only as a matter of general

information. It is not intended to create, and does not create, a contract of employment, either

express or implied, between the Juvenile Detention Center and any of its employees for

employment, hours work, or the providing of benefits. Warren County Juvenile Detention Center

employees are employees-at-will. Successful completion of the introductory period of employment

does not confer rights to continued employment with the Court.

I understand, and will perform to the best of my ability, the job duties and requirements specified in

this position description.

Approved by Appointing Authority Date Employee’s Signature Date