Court Services Officer (TRANSPORTATION)

Job Description:

Court Services Officer (TRANSPORTATION)

Description

Position Description:
Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Provide for the safety and security of youth in custody, those attending appointments, and during transports.
• Provide transportation and monitoring of youth in Court custody to and from detention facilities and the Ohio Department of Youth Services.
• Provide transportation to counseling and medical appointments for youth in custody or otherwise involved with the Juvenile Court.
• Conduct searches of youth in custody in accordance with applicable laws and the Court’s transportation and security policies.
• Monitor drug and alcohol screens when requested by Court Services personnel.
• Conduct vehicle and surveillance equipment maintenance checks.
• Provide other functions and duties as required by the Director/Deputy Director of Court Services.

• Assist Court Services staff and Court Security staff with monitoring, security, curfew checks, contacts with families, and any other after-hour requests.

• Maintain a working knowledge of the Ohio Revised Code, Juvenile Rules, and Court policies and procedures, and ensure compliance with the same.
• Maintain logs of transports and complete necessary paperwork and reports in an efficient and timely manner.

• Utilize effective communication, conflict resolution, and de-escalation skills in working with youth, families, and the public.
• Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance and communication.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
Program: Probate-Juvenile Division Brief Description:
The Court Services Officer (Transportation) position is responsible for providing transportation for juveniles in custody and under the Court’s jurisdiction to facilities, appointments, and court hearings, along with security duties such as monitoring, supervision, and emergency response on behalf of the Court Services Department.
Job Prerequisites:
Qualifications:

High school diploma required; associates degree in criminal justice/social sciences preferred; an understanding of the Juvenile Court system preferred; an ability to work with difficult people is required; decision-making, problem solving, organizational skills, and necessary skills with technology such as computer-based programs are all required.

Skills and Characteristics required:
Ability to connect with challenging and difficult people, while providing empathetic, non-judgmental, and culturally competent interventions.Understanding of the juvenile justice system and how it interacts with a wide array of other systems in which Court involved youth and families come into contact.Ability to reflect the values and professionalism of the Licking County Juvenile Court in interactions with Court employees and with the community at all times.Maintain the confidentiality of youth and families involved with the Court while treating those involved with the Court with dignity and respect.Demonstrate reasonable judgment in times of crisis and high stress while maintaining a high-performance level in stressful and emotionally challenging conditions and circumstances. Must remain flexible in a fast-paced setting where circumstances change frequently throughout the day.Must utilize conflict resolution and conflict management skills to de-escalate tense situations between youth, their families, and others.Ability to synthesize information from different sources and draw appropriate conclusions.Must demonstrate teamwork on a variety of teams which may include Court staff, service providers, youth, family, and other stakeholders to achieve case plan goals through effective communication and collaboration across systems.Uses interpersonal skills to develop positive relationships with youth and families to drive interventions and achieve case plan goals through consensus when possible.

Physical Demands: Must be of physical condition to detain and/or restrain youth when necessary and to drive both short and long distances.

Certificates, License, Registration: Valid State Operator’s License is required.

Work Environment: Court operations run during regular Court hours as well as after-hours as necessary. As such, typical work hours for this position are regular rotating days, which may include weekdays, weekends, evenings, and/or early mornings. This position is, however, a hybrid remote opportunity as some work may be remote and in an on-call capacity. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation:
COMPENSATION:Commensurate with experience
About UFA:
Licking County Court of Common Pleas, Probate-Juvenile Division, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled