Youth Detention Security Coordinator (HELP Program)

About the role

This is a security position at the Monroe County Department of Human Services located at a specialized secure detention (SSD) facility for pre-trial and post-sentencing detention of youth who are alleged or sentenced ‘adolescent offenders.’ The facility is part of the Monroe County Children’s Detention Center.

Responsibilities

• Provide increased safety and security at the Center, including addressing fire prevention
• Perform duties under stressful conditions, which may include physically de-escalating volatile situations
• Work in a facility that operates on a 24/7 basis
• Report directly to and work under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Children’s Center or other higher-level staff member

HELP Program

Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Program. This program streamlines the appointment process to allow Monroe County to hire diverse, qualified permanent employees quickly and without examinations.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma plus EITHER:

• Graduation with an Associate’s degree in a public safety, emergency services, criminal justice or closely related field, plus one (1) year paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in an occupation involved with the enforcement of peace and order such as guard, police officer, correction officer, forest ranger, or armored vehicle guard; OR
• Three (3) years paid full time or its part-time equivalent experience as described above; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of the above options.

Special Requirements

• Current registration as a Security Guard with the New York State Department of State