Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/Paramedic - R19240
Job Duties
BEGINNING DECEMBER 2008, APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED WITHIN THE FIRST FIFTEEN (15) DAYS OF EACH MONTH IN ORDER TO BE PROCESSED.
NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH 2009.
Provides safety, security, custodial care, discipline & surveillance of incarcerated youth assigned to any living unit, on any shift (e.g., maintains discipline & order of youth & internal & external security of facility including dayrooms, showers, youth rooms, living & recreational areas, dining rooms; enforces rules & regulations of living unit pertaining to security, discipline & housekeeping tasks), directs youth activity in assigned areas of facility, monitors & operates security controls.
May operate car, van or other vehicle to transport juveniles as required (e.g., hospital, doctors offices, other medical facilities, court hearings, placement). May respond to emergencies & prevent escapes or incidents, which threaten safety or security of facility, staff, juveniles, or general public by intervening when conflict occurs to de-escalate (e.g., utilize verbal prevention strategies & approved physical fight break up techniques). May conduct inspections & searches of juveniles, personal items of employees, visitors & designated areas, makes rounds to ensure orderly movement of juveniles, monitors safety & security of buildings & grounds of juvenile correctional facility. May participate in &/or assist in implementation/delivery of identified specialized treatment services to include preparing & presenting concepts to juvenile offenders & facilitates group discussions.
Maintains safety & security of buildings & grounds of juvenile correctional facility (e.g., checks fire alarms & lights, key control & equipment such as man downs, computers, camera equipment or restraints); secures doors & windows; takes head counts; receives & directs calls & visitors; monitors & operates surveillance equipment, electronic detection equipment (e.g., multi-line communication console, map board systems, radio communication equipment) & other equipment to prevent escapes & to report/ prevent any hazards & report findings of contraband as defined in policy; maintains security of equipment obtained (e.g., radios, keys, belts, personal protection pouch , personal computer); completes & maintains written security documents or other unit reports & files, takes visual counts of juveniles & reports count according to procedures. Conducts orientation of youth newly assigned to facility; discusses alternatives in problem solving & decision making to youth; instructs youth in acceptable social behavior; discusses youth goals & objectives with parents or guardians; maintains keen awareness of unusual behavior & crisis situations; escorts/transports, oversees & maintains security of youth to & from various destinations.
Oversees youth assigned activities (e.g., recreation, community service, religious service); engages & monitors youth in recreational or social activities; completes necessary documentation (e.g., youth behavioral & incident reports, daily logs, progress reports, & activity slips for medical services); monitors, participates & instructs youth in general housekeeping duties of residential living area; inspects living area for cleanliness; monitors serving of meals on living unit; provides guidance regarding personal hygiene habits & basic living skills; delivers mail to & from youth; completes inventory of unit supplies & items; prepares & presents lectures to youth; facilitates group discussion to assist youth in development of goals & objectives & identify & accept problems; attends treatment team meetings to discuss juveniles needs & problems; attends workshops, seminars & training on juvenile treatment, family & individual counseling & group therapy, security practices, & policy & standard operating procedures.
The Nature of Duties in no way replaces the Position Description, which will remain the official document outlining the job duties and responsibilities assigned to the position.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or G.E.D.; valid driver's license; must successfully complete Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO) assessment. Must be 21 years of age at the time of application. PROBATIONARY PERIOD FOR THIS POSITION IS 365 DAYS.
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In addition to completing a Civil Service Application, all applicants MUST complete a Qualifications Assessment. Click here to download a copy of the JCO Qualifications Assessment. The completed assessment MUST be mailed to the following address and postmarked no later than three (3) days after submitting the initial application.
JCO Assessment Scoring Center
Human Resources Department
Department of Youth Services
51 N. High St., Suite 101
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Major Worker Characteristics
Knowledge of safety, security & surveillance measures for detention of juvenile offenders*; agency policies & procedures governing custody operations in juvenile correctional facility*. Skill in operation of motor vehicle; equipment operation (e.g., personal computer, radios, keys, belts, personal protection devices, telephone)*. Ability to add, subtract, multiply & divide whole numbers; read, write & comprehend simple sentences with basic, concrete vocabulary; prepare meaningful, accurate & concise reports; complete routine forms & maintain accurate records; arrange items in numerical or alphabetical order; develop good rapport with juveniles; deal with problems involving several variables in familiar context to determine specific action; respond to emergencies across juvenile correctional facility grounds; demonstrate strength to subdue aggressive youth by using approved restraining techniques until assistance arrives or youth regain control; demonstrate dexterity to search living units (e.g. upper & lower bunks, ceiling lights, under furniture) to locate contraband; demonstrate physical fitness to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or throw an object (e.g., responding to man down; defending oneself from aggressive youth; avoiding thrown objects); exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 150 lbs. (e.g., mail bags, cloth lockers, injured youth & restraining of aggressive youth) from one location to another following security procedures.
• - Developed after employment.
Supplemental Information
In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, in order to be considered for employment as a Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO), candidates must successfully complete
• Civil Service Application
• JCO Qualifications Assessment
• Basic skills assessment in math and reading comprehension
• The Juvenile Correctional Officer Video test
• A background investigation (including FBI/BCI fingerprinting)
• Interview
• Drug test
May work evenings, nights or rotating shift; available for mandatory overtime; assigned shift may include weekends & holidays; exposed to communicable diseases & youth who are hostile & sometimes violent.
The final applicant selected for this position WILL be required to submit to urinalysis prior to being hired to test for illegal drug use. The state will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Furthermore, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year. MAY NOT BE APPLICABLE TO CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES.
Probationary period is 365 days.
The final applicant selected will be required to attend a three (3) week Pre-Service Training.
OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 124.151(B) MANDATES THAT ANY EMPLOYEE HIRED AFTER JUNE 15, 2002 BE PAID BY DIRECT DEPOSIT.
Interested applicants may apply by submitting an Ohio Civil Service Application (GEN-4268) to the submit location
by following the links at the top of this page to apply on-line. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their ability to meet the minimum qualifications of the position as outlined above. Failure to do so will result in the application being screened out. Resumes may NOT be submitted in lieu of an Ohio Civil Service Application.
OR
NOTE - It is NOT necessary to complete an application for each site for which you are seeking employment. There is an area on the JCO Qualifications Assessment that affords you the opportunity to select multiple sites and, thus, will allow your application to be considered for all the locations you select.
PROCESSING TIME FOR APPLICATIONS IS 4 - 6 WEEKS. PLEASE REFRAIN FROM CALLING FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHECKING THE STATUS OF YOUR APPLICATION PRIOR TO PERMITTING ADEQUATE PROCESSING TIME.
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Do you possess a valid driver's license?
• Yes
• No
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Are you 21 or older?
• Yes
• No
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Highest level of Education Attained
• High School or GED
• Associate's Degree (Two Year)
• Bachelor's Degree (Four Year)
• Beyond a Four (4) Year Degree
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WORK SITE SELECTION
Please indicate the worksite(s) you are interested in obtaining employment. Please note that if you decline a job offer at a site you have selected, your name will be removed from eligibility for further consideration . BY ANSWERING THIS QUESTION, IT WILL NOT BE NECESSARY TO SUBMIT MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE DUPLICATED FOR EACH SITE YOU SELECT.
• Cuyahoga Hills (Cuyahoga County)
• Indian River (Stark County)
• Mohican (Ashland County)
• Marion (Marion County)
• Scioto (Delaware County)
• Freedom Center (Delaware County)
• Circleville (Pickaway County)
• Ohio River Valley (Scioto County)
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Unusual Working Conditions Acknowledgement
Do you have the ability to work seven (7) days in a given week?
• Yes
• No
06
Do you have the ability to work mandatory overtime WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE?
• Yes
• No
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Do you have the ability to work a straight eight (8) hour shift?
• Yes
• No
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Do you have the ability to work nights?
• Yes
• No
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Do you have the ability to work weekends?
• Yes
• No
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Do you have the ability to work a rotating shift?
• Yes
• No
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Do you have the ability to work holidays?
• Yes
• No
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Do you understand that you may be exposed to communicable diseases and youth who are hostile and sometimes dangerous?
• Yes
• No
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With the proper training, are you willing and would you be able to conduct a strip search?
• Yes
• No
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With the proper training, are you willing and would you be able to supervise showers?
• Yes
• No
15
With the proper training, are you willing and would you be able to clean up bodily fluids?
• Yes
• No
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With the proper training, are you willing and would you be able to physically restrain youth?
• Yes
• No
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Appointment Types
Please indicate each appointment type(s) for which you wish to be considered for employment. YOU MAY SELECT BOTH TYPES TO BE CONSIDERED FOR BOTH TYPES .
• Full-Time - Regular hours of duty total a minimum of eighty (80) in a two-week pay period and appointment is not for a limited period of time. The position is entitled to all benefits in accordance with State employee requirements.
• Interim - Regular hours of duty total a minimum of eighty (80) in a two-week period. Training schedule and content is the same as that of a Full-time employee. Postion has NO benefits. Placement from Interim status to Full-Time status often occurs. At some work sites, Interim is the only venue for initial employment.
• Required Question
Government Administration
Other, Information Technology, and Management
Full-time