Residential Officer

Location 18104 Cumberland Road – Noblesville, Indiana, 46060 Job Description The County of Hamilton, Indiana is hiring a Residential Officer for the Community Corrections department. The role involves maintaining security and order in the facility during a 5:00 pm – 5:00 am shift, working full‑time non‑merit hours, and meeting various compliance and safety requirements. The position pays $26.9208 per hour. Position Details County: Hamilton, Indiana Position: Residential Officer Department: Community Corrections Work Schedule: 5:00 pm – 5:00 am Status: Full‑time Non‑merit FLSA Status: Non‑exempt Hourly Rate: $26.9208 per hour To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties Maintain interior security of the facility, including monitoring surveillance cameras, door controls, and visitors, conducting patrols, routine searches of all dormitories, and searching participants for contraband; maintain accurate accounting of all participants. Ensure compliance with facility rules and regulations; monitor participant compliance with individual treatment plans; record and report inappropriate behavior to treatment personnel and/or supervisor as required. Periodically secure and/or physically restrain violent or uncontrollable participants as situations demand. Document and log all activity during shift, noting pertinent information for subsequent shifts. Supervise and distribute meals, and supervise work details and other activities in and around the facility, ensuring proper, timely completion. Verify participant release from the facility for work, counseling, and approved requests; check residents in/out following prescribed procedures. Supervise/monitor prescribed medication supplies; ensure participants receive proper medical attention as needed; operate portable alcosensor and collect urine samples of participants as required. Answer telephone calls and greet visitors as assigned, providing information and assistance, taking messages, or directing to appropriate individuals or departments. Respond to inquiries regarding individual participants and facility activities. Assist participants in role‑playing difficult situations to achieve a more positive result. Periodically testify in court or disciplinary hearings as required. Attend training seminars as required or as needed. Perform related duties as assigned. Job Requirements and Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent is required (Associate’s Degree in criminal justice is preferred). Relevant job experience may be substituted for the preferred college degree. Possession of or ability to obtain required training certifications within time specified by department, including first responder/CPR, response to resistance, verbal de‑escalation, and disease control. Ability to meet all department hiring and retention requirements, including not posing a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace. Working knowledge of, and ability to apply, customary practices, procedures, rules, regulations, personnel policies, and work rules of the employer/department. Ability to obey all written and oral orders/directives from department superiors and appropriately respond to constructive criticism. Ability to receive, secure, and account for money and personal belongings of participants. Ability to properly use all assigned uniforms and/or equipment, including computer, printer, typewriter, calculator, cameras, two‑way radio, telephone, surveillance/monitoring cameras, breathalyzer, OC spray, baton, and hand cuffs. Ability to physically perform the essential duties of the position. Ability to deal swiftly, rationally, and decisively with potentially violent individuals in precarious situations, and perform duties despite the stress of potential injuries and/or loss of life to self and/or others. Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and ability to prepare required forms and reports within department deadlines. Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information/records according to state requirements. Effectively communicates pertinent information to co‑workers and the public by intercom, radio, telephone, or in person, while being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities. Ability to recognize antisocial thinking and behaviors; address them immediately, positively, and in a non‑threatening manner. Ability to express empathy regarding participant situations as appropriate. Ability to work with others in a team environment and maintain respectful interrelationships with co‑workers. Ability to work on several tasks at the same time, often under time pressure, and complete assignments effectively amid frequent distractions and interruptions. Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irate/hostile persons. Ability to work regular weekend and/or evening hours, occasionally work extended and/or irregular hours, and occasionally travel out of town for training, sometimes overnight. Possession of a valid Indiana driver’s license and a demonstrated safe driving record. As a result of the duties associated with this job, there is the potential of becoming exposed to blood‑borne pathogens and other potentially infectious diseases. Employees must complete the three‑shot Hepatitis B vaccination series and subsequent training within 10 days of start. Documentation of prior vaccination is required. A temporary medical declination may be granted for up to six months under specific conditions. Failure to comply will result in termination. Responsibilities Incumbent performs standard, recurring duties according to well‑established department policies and procedures, selecting applicable methods and taking authoritative action in response to situational demands. Work is primarily reviewed for compliance with department policies and procedures. Errors in decisions or work may lead to time lost for correction or endangerment of self and/or others. Personal Work Relationships Incumbent maintains frequent contact with co‑workers, other county departments, residents and their family members, other law enforcement agencies, the Department of Corrections, and the public for exchanging information, explaining policies and procedures, and supervising residents. The work frequently involves non‑routine problem‑solving to gain the cooperation of offenders in situations that may jeopardize the safety of the public, co‑workers, and the incumbent. Incumbent reports directly to the Residential Officer Team Leader. Physical Effort and Work Environment Incumbent performs duties in a facility involving sitting and walking at will, standing or walking for long periods, lifting or carrying objects weighing less than 50 pounds, crouching/kneeling, bending, close and far vision, reaching, handling/grasping/fingering objects, keyboarding, speaking clearly, hearing sounds/communication, depth and color perception, and exposure to potentially violent/hostile individuals. No prolonged extreme physical demands are associated with normal duties or assignments, but the incumbent may exert strenuous physical effort during emergency situations, such as physically restraining residents. The incumbent must perform duties despite the stress of potential injury and/or loss of life to self and/or others. The incumbent regularly works weekend and/or evening hours, occasionally works extended and/or irregular hours, and occasionally travels out of town for training, sometimes overnight. Equal Opportunity Employer Hamilton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We participate in E-Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co