Juvenile Correctional Officer
Hamilton County Juvenile Court
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices.
- Conducted room searches to prevent contraband from entering the facility, maintaining a safe living environment for all residents.
- Ensured adherence to facility policies and procedures, maintaining a high standard of professionalism at all times.
- Developed rapport with offenders, fostering positive relationships to support rehabilitation efforts.
- Improved facility safety by conducting thorough and consistent security checks.
- Maintained open lines of communication with family members regarding resident progress or concerns throughout their stay at the facility.
- Assisted in the coordination of facility-wide events and activities that encouraged positive engagement among residents.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed including assisting in calming down distressed or aggressive residents.
- Maintained a secure environment for juvenile offenders with diligent monitoring and supervision.
- Supervised youth's daily activities for school, meals, and recreation time.
- Reduced incidents of rule-breaking by implementing effective behavior modification techniques.
- Documented daily activities and progress reports, ensuring accurate record-keeping for each resident''s file.
- Offered guidance on conflict resolution strategies, helping offenders develop healthy coping mechanisms during their stay at the facility.
- Facilitated group sessions focused on life skills development, promoting personal growth among offenders.
- Led recreational activities that fostered teamwork, communication skills, and physical fitness among residents.
- Assisted in the development of individualized treatment plans tailored to each offender''s needs and progress.
- Provided necessary support for educational programs, ensuring access to academic resources for all residents.
- Supported vocational training programs aimed at preparing residents for successful reintegration into society upon release.
- Responded effectively to emergencies or crises situations, prioritizing safety and well-being of all residents and staff members.
- Served as a positive role model by demonstrating strong work ethic, integrity, and respect towards others within the correctional setting.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive case management and offender assessment.
- Worked with juvenile offenders to help in development of decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Completed incident reports when disorder or violence occurs.
- Observed and recorded mental and physical health of each juvenile offender.
- Transported juvenile inmates to and from court hearings, medical facilities, classes, or recreational activities.
- Supervised Number inmates during mealtime and recreational time.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.