To apply online, please visit https://www.eriecounty.oh.gov/EmploymentOpportunities.aspx or apply in person at Human Resources 2900 Columbus Ave. Floor 2 Sandusky, OH 44870.

Also, please specify JUVENILE Corrections Officer, when completing the application.

Job Responsibility:

The Juvenile Corrections Officer (JCO) is responsible for the daily supervision, monitoring, disciplining, crisis intervention, health, safety, security and welfare of detained juveniles.

Illustrative Duties:

• Performs verbal de-escalation and physical intervention of residents as required.
• Transports residents as directed.
• Supervises residents in all group activities as assigned.
• Adheres to strict control measures to guard against escapes and contraband entering the facility.
• Physical contact by a JCO is restricted to the same sex as a resident during all required, non-emergency duties such as pat down, metal detector and/or intake searches. During these times, only male JCO's have contact with male residents or female JCO's with female residents.
• Documents behavior and productivity of residents in all activities within the facility or when transported outside the facility.
• Documents inappropriate behavior and attitudes of residents.
• Confers with other detention staff and/or court personnel regarding resident progress, behavior problems or security risk concerns.
• Monitors and documents all bed checks during any period resident(s) are in sleeping rooms.
• Disciplines residents in a consistently appropriate manner for violations of the code of conduct.
• Monitors visitation of residents and ensures that the visitors' log is documented.
• Promptly reports improvements needed in building maintenance to immediate supervisor.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings to contribute ideas, receive information concerning policies and procedures, security, training, and shares valuable information concerning residents.
• Attends conferences/training sessions to receive a minimum 32-hours annual mandatory training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade.
• Knowledge of human relations.
• Knowledge of public relations.
• Knowledge and ability to adhere to safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to carry out oral and written procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Has some computer knowledge or is trainable.
• Ability to develop and maintain an effective working relationship with residents, co-workers, outside agencies, and supervisors.
• Ability to follow the chain of command.
• Ability to establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to certify in both first aid and CPR procedures.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Valid Ohio driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in juvenile justice or behavioral science field.
• Prior experience in working with young people in a correctional setting.
• Erie County residents preferred.

Qualified applicants apply at the Department of Human Resources, 2900 Columbus Avenue, Suite 210, Sandusky, Ohio OR visit Erie County’s website, www.eriecounty.oh.gov, where employment applications and current job postings are available for viewing and/or downloading. Applications are also available and accepted at Your Job Store at Erie County Job and Family Services, 221 West Parish Street, Sandusky (operating hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday). PLEASE NOTE: A completed Erie Countyapplication must be received in the Human Resources Department. EOE/AA/ADA

WRITTEN APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED BY CLOSING DATE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person