Location: Chillicothe,OH, USA
What You'll Do:
* Supervises correction officers (CO's) and Correction Sergeants/Counselors assigned to one or more posts/areas or special duty (e.g. tool control, armory, count office, mail room, transportation, visitation)
* Instructs and evaluates CO's
* Assigns staff to posts
* Enforces post orders assignments
* Ensures CO's and correction sergeants/counselors are alert, attentive and properly placed at their respective posts by inspecting each post
* Enforces the utilization of body worn cameras with CO's and ensures the proper utilization of body scanners on the incarcerated population
* Conducts surveillance security of institution and property
* Prevents escapes, apprehends escapees, and/or prevents incidents which threaten the security and safety of the facility/incarcerated population/staff or general public which includes when necessary using physical force, unarmed self-defense, firearms and/or other force to detain or secure incarcerated persons
* Makes constant rounds to inspect cells, shops, recreation areas, and dining rooms for cleanliness, compliance with safety regulations, possible contraband and general security
* Monitors and directs custody operations during movement of inmates to meals, infirmary, schools, worksites, and other locations
* Attends monthly unit meetings and assists the Correction Specialist in supervising Correction Officers in the unit in accordance with the unit plan
* Assists in supervising and/or arranging for the supervision of meaningful activities
* Assists in the development and enforcement of memorandums of understanding between service departments and the units; responds to the concerns of staff
* Ensures the availability and utilization of personnel protective equipment (PPE) for Correction Officers
* Responds to the needs of incarcerated persons
* Manages disputes and seeks resolution involving incarcerated population and reports complaints of abuse by employees
* Participates in team approach to unit planning, operation and problem solving; responds to emergencies and security alerts
* Gathers information and writes reports covering accidents, fires, and employee and inmate's disciplinary actions
* Completes employee and incarcerated worker performance evaluations
* Schedules work assignments, population bed movement, meals, educational and recreational activities
* Serves on rules infraction board or other committees as required
* Ensures safety and security of equipment and supplies (e.g., radios, vehicles, restraint devices, body worn cameras, body scanners, mailroom scanner, computers)
* Makes periodic rounds
High school diploma or G.E.D.; 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in enforcement of security measures for detention of felons or consumers who are criminally insane in controlled environment; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques or providing work direction & training to other employees. if assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of revised code, applicants must also have commercial driver's license.
* Or high school diploma or G.E.D.; 12 mos. exp. as Correction Sergeant/ Counselor, 46532. If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of revised code, applicants must also have commercial driver's license.
* Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Corrections, Emergency Management, Basic Documentation, Scheduling, Computer Literacy, Leading Others, Coaching, Adaptability, Verbal Communication and Teamwork