Detention Officer - Male Unit - Juvenile Court Detention Unit

THIS POSITION IS FOR THE MALE UNIT.

PER STATE GUIDELINES, DETAINEES MUST BE MANAGED BY SAME-SEX INDIVIDUALS.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A FEDERAL NCIC BACKGROUND CHECK AND FINGERPRINTING.

THIS POSTING IS FOR MULTIPLE VACANCIES AND WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL ALL VACANCIES ARE FILLED.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE SENT TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION IN THE ORDER THEY ARE RECEIVED.

Under general supervision, performs varied security-related tasks and services that support the operation of the Juvenile Detention Center.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics.

This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.) A Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field and a valid driver's license.

OR An Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field and a valid driver's license.

OR High School Diploma and have at least one (1) year of direct work experience in security, law enforcement, social services, group homes, or a closely related experience involving work with or exposure to at-risk children and/or juveniles.

A valid driver's license is also required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: This classification requires the applicant to pass extensive criminal background and reference checks.

This position requires the incumbent to become and remain certified in CPR and First Aid.

Incumbents may be required to work overtime should it be deemed necessary to maintain safe staffing levels.

This position also requires the incumbent to become certified in the use of.2% Oleoresin Capsicum (O.C.) and certain unarmed physical restraint techniques.

This position has been identified as "safety sensitive" under the definition of TCA 50-9-103(16)(B), Drug-free Workplace Programs, Chapter Definitions.

This position will be subject to drug and alcohol testing for the following: 1) post offer pre-employment 2) when there is reasonable cause 3) after an on-the-job accident or contributing to an accident 4) on a random basis 5) prior to return to duty after suspension and/or 6) as follow-up.

This is additional and also subject to the Rules and Regulations of The Employee Handbook.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work may involve exposure to infectious diseases, and potential injury from hostile, anti-social people within and related to detainees.

This position may require that the incumbent occasionally lift and carry heavy, bulky items weighing up to one hundred (100) pounds.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.

All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.

All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends.

Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.