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Corrections Officer I
Youth Services System Inc —Wheeling, WV
- $19.01 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License

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Youth Services System Inc —Wheeling, WV
Must have a valid driver’s license. Requires Highschool Diploma/G.E.D. or 0-1-year experience; Prefers Associate degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice or…
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Corrections Officer I

Youth Services System Inc -
Wheeling, WV

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Job Details

Full-time
$19.01 an hour

Qualifications

Physical security
Safety regulations
Compliance with security regulations
Inmate conflict resolution techniques
Driver's License
Data entry
Experience working with incarcerated individuals
Inmate behavior management techniques
Correctional contraband detection procedures

Full Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for knowing the locations and behaviors of clients at all times

Proactive positive involvement and interaction with clients during their day-to-day programming and identified service activities

Responsible for interaction with clients to facilitate the development or improvement of life skills and social skills

Performing a variety of program activities such as wake-ups, showering, meals, snacks, recreational planning and participations, administering of medications

Assisting co-workers and clients in maintaining a clean, safe, orderly environment

Assisting, and when identified, performing client tasks to ensure clean, safe environment

Responsible for responding to crisis episodes clients may experience in a supportive, empathetic, respectful, and professional manner

Responsible for assisting in groups

Communicating with co-workers and the public professionally, courteously, and politely

Providing accurate and timely feedback to supervisor and co-workers with regard to client behaviors, responsiveness to programming and other services and treatment.

Documenting all service delivery and daily programming on the appropriate record including OIS completely, accurately and according to timelines

Participating in all scheduled meetings and training

Participation in scheduled supervision to review work performance and any identified goals for professional improvement

Following directions of supervisors promptly, accurately, and completely

Required to attend and successfully complete the Juvenile Correctional Officer Academy as scheduled

Knowledgeable of program policies and procedures

May be scheduled to work any shift as assigned

Learns to implement training material, post orders, administrative regulations, log entries, and/or memoranda

Learns to obtain information from previous shift regarding activities occurring on that shift

Learns to conduct and assists with intake/discharge procedures for offenders

Testifies at internal disciplinary hearings and in court

Learns to model appropriate personal and social living skills when interactive with offenders

Handles and operates security/communication equipment as directed and in a manner that is consistent with policy, procedure and state low and ensures public safety

Learns to report damaged or missing items or other noticed irregularities

Learns to perform safety and sanitations inspections

Performing other job duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of corrections security, treatment, and supportive program operations

Knowledge of policy directives of the agency and pertinent sections of the West Virginia Code
Ability to interact positively with staff, inmates and the general public
Ability to conduct correct contraband searches
Ability to use computer terminal for entry and retrieval of data

Ability to be a team player and work with diverse populations.

Ability to resolve offender problems and conflicts and handle requests

Education and Experience:

Requires Highschool Diploma/G.E.D. or 0-1-year experience; Prefers Associate degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice or related field; Prefers 21-years of age and above; Previous experience with target population preferred. Must be able to graduate academy; years of service at YSS or prior direct experience may be considered along with additional skills and abilities. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Additional Conditions of Employment: Able to pass drug testing, fitness for duty agility test, and background check

Job Summary: This employee will supervise, monitor, and assist client with daily programs, activities and routines and provide for the care, welfare, safety and security of clients assigned to the facility. This employee, functioning at a trainee level is responsible for enforcing rules, regulations, and state law necessary for the control and management of offenders and the maintenance of public safety. This employee is responsible for following safe work practices and maintaining safe environments in compliance with established standards, regulations and generally accepted practices.

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