Court Service Officer

Full-time, non-exempt position in the Center for Adolescent Services (CAS), New Lebanon, Ohio, reporting to the CAS Director.

About the role

Transports youths to and from appointments and activities in the community outside of the facility. In this position, you are an At-Will Employee serving at the pleasure of the Administrative Judge.

Responsibilities

• Transports residents of CAS and other departments throughout the Juvenile Court to and from hospitals, clinics, health provider offices, schools, and other locations as needed.
• Maintains a continuous log of trips made and youths involved in each trip.
• Completes all release and transport paperwork as required by ODYS and various treatment providers.
• Follows all safety and security policies and procedures at all times during transports.
• Good attendance is an essential job function.
• Maintains regular communication with the Operations Manager regarding the condition and maintenance needs of CAS vehicles, court vehicles, and other vehicles that may be used.
• Delivers and picks up vehicles that require service and maintenance.
• Organizes and coordinates calendar for all court appointments, transports, and CAS vehicle usage.
• Assists Facility Support staff in completing community service hours with youth.
• Assists facility with various tasks which includes but is not limited to fire extinguisher inspections, maintains radio inventory to include service and repairs as needed, key replacement, and replacing supplies in the unit supply boxes.
• Assists facility Youth Specialist with support duties as needs arise.
• Assists with coordinating and managing the facility behavior management and commissary system.
• Assists CAS employees with daily activities as needed and as requested by the Director.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED with current Ohio driver’s license.
• Ability to learn and follow security procedures.
• Experience with at-risk youth and a clean driving record.
• Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.
• Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license; First Aid and CPR certification; complete certified non-physical intervention training.

Skills

• Knowledge of: transportation security procedures; use of handcuffs, shackles, and other security equipment; restraint procedures; radio/communication equipment; incident reporting and documentation standards; safe vehicle operations; route planning; and vehicle inspection.
• Skills: Safe transportation of juveniles, including use of approved restraints and search procedures; knowledgeable in emergency response protocols and incident management during transport.
• Abilities: Safely escort youth in and out of secure vehicles and buildings; work independently and as part of a team in high-accountability environments; build rapport and interact respectfully with justice-involved youth.

Equipment Operated

• Portable walkie-talkie radio
• Cellular telephone
• Restraining devices such as handcuffs, waist chains, and leg shackles
• Motor vehicles, including a standard car and a 12-15 seat van

Working Conditions

• Good working conditions when working in the facility.
• Exposure to inclement weather conditions is likely.
• Exposure to male and female juveniles during transports.
• Maintains confidentiality and complies with all applicable laws and policies, including Court, medical, and education records.

Physical Demands

• Sits for extended periods while driving and performing administrative duties.
• Uses usual vision demands and must converse verbally with youth, visitors, family members, the general public, and others.
• May sit in and operate a vehicle for variable periods of time.

Contacts

• School, hospital, medical, and other staff and personnel in the community
• Law enforcement officers
• Probationers
• Parents/guardians

Pay

$22.34 per hour

Schedule

40 hours per week