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Allen County Court of Common Pleas Detention Officer in Lima, Ohio
The Juvenile Division of the Allen County Court of Common Pleas is now accepting applications and/or letters of interest for the position of Detention Officer -- Male, Female, Full-Time, & Part-Time positions are available. Current employees may apply for this position via email or letter to the Human Resources Director which must include an updated resume.
*Pertinent Information: *
- Civil Service Status: Unclassified
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Part-time: $18 to $18.50 upon completion of probationary period
- Full-time: $19 to $19.50 upon completion of probationary period
- Department Head:
- Director of Detention Services
- Exempt Type: Not Applicable
- Up-Line Supervisor:
- Deputy Director of Detention Services
- Scheduled hours are to be determined and are subject to change
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DISTINGUISHING JOB CHARACTERISTICS:
- Maintain knowledge of, compliance with, and ability to impact the policies and procedures of the Allen County Juvenile Court and those of the Allen County Juvenile Detention Center as well as chapter 5139-37 of the Ohio Administrative Code.
- Visually monitor and control resident's behavior in daily programs by observing behaviors, maintaining control, and administering disciplinary sanctions in accordance with policy.
- Supervise and direct the activities of residents in daily program by observing behaviors, maintaining control, and administering disciplinary sanctions in accordance with policy.
- Attend to the basic needs of the residents to include providing adequate food, shelter, and clothing.
- Set a positive example for residents by professional and responsible adult behavior.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Display professional behavior and conduct.
Maintain the Facility in a secure, safe, sanitary, and organized manner.
Make sound and reasonable decisions and judgments regarding daily operations and emergency situations.
Conduct visual bed checks by observing and communicating with residents confined to rooms.
Complete daily room searches by established procedures to control contraband and provide for the safety and security of the facility, residents, and staff.
Prepare for and attend visitation, check and verify visitor identification, communicate and enforce visitation rules and policies.
Document, search, and process the resident's property upon intake and post-intake.
Assist residents with self-administration of prescribed medications. Confirm proper administration of medications through observation and verification. Ensure that all residents taking medications are self-administering the proper dose through cross checking with the med chart.
Ensure that all doses of medication administered are accounted for by having residents sign the med chart for each individual dose.
Maintain accountability of all medicines through daily preparation and verification of med charts.
Create, prepare, write and maintain required and applicable information in records, incident reports, intake logs, general forms, daily logs, medical charts, and all other forms or documents as required.
Launder, mark, fold, dispense and properly store clothing, bedding, and linens as required.
Complete routine and/or special cleaning assignments as scheduled or directed.
Complete 80 hours of pre-service training as directed. Demonstrate proficiency through completion of a pre-service or post-promotional assessment.
Attend in-service training programs as required and complete a minimum of 40 hours of training per year.
Resolve problems, intervene in disturbances, and ensure the safety