Wisconsin Community Services Hiring For Resident Monitor/security (rd Shift) Glover House at Milwaukee, WI, United States Full Time

Job Description

Resident Monitor/Security – (3rd shift) Glover House
Job Code: 2022-RRS-007
Location: Residential Re-Entry Services
Department: RESIDENTIAL
FT/PT Status: Full Time

Job Responsibilities:

Position Summary: This position is assigned to the Parsons and Glover House Residential Reentry Centers for Federal Offenders and has the primary responsibility of conducting site checks to account for inmates released to the community for work, home confinement and other approved activities. This position also coordinates and assigns other staff to do community checks when needed. This position also performs the duties of resident monitor: maintaining the orderly running and control of these Reentry facilities, accounting for offenders at all times, adhering to all life safety, security, and sanitation policies and procedures.

Essential Functions: * Regular and predictable attendance.

• Mandatory overtime on all shifts.
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts in a constant state of alertness.
• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, co-workers, and contractors.
• Ability to work under deadlines and time pressures.
• Performs duties in any facility within the Residential Reentry Division as directed.
• Develops a weekly community check schedule for both facilities and documents these checks.
• Conducts the bulk of the community checks of offenders in community
• Completes all incident s and documentation related to violations of community pass rules.
• Participates in offender disciplinary process and hearings as directed.
• Supervises offenders in the facility, living quarters, recreation room, dining room, visitation area, courtyard etc.
• Instructs offenders on the proper use of facility equipment.
• Enforces BOP/ SOW and House Rules governing the offenders.
• Provides guidance to offenders on appropriate work and personal hygiene habits.
• Maintains a high level of facility sanitation, guides offenders on how to complete assigned chores and does daily inspections and documentation to ensure compliance.
• Checks as required all locking devices, alarms, and security equipment. Documents all checks and submits documentation of equipment failure to supervisor immediately.
• Controls the introduction and use of contraband by conducting metal detector screenings, pat searches, urine surveillance and breathalyzer tests, checking all property entering or exiting facility, as well as conducting facility, offender room and vehicle searches.
• Make the required tours through the building including resident quarters.
• Initiate counts of residents at irregular and specific intervals as needed
• Conduct surveillance checks outside the facility.
• Prepare all required s and documentation such as disciplinary and accidents, incidents s, medical s, escapes, residents’ sign in/out sheet.
• Follow policy to make required notification of incidents and distribution of s.
• Monitor and document medication usage.Immediately s any medication discrepancies or issues.
• Issues receipts to all residents who turn money over to program for subsistence, fee payments, etc. following money handling policy and procedures.
• Motivates offenders to follow program expectations by using motivational incentives to reinforce positive behaviors/ achievements and implements disciplinary action policy/ procedure for non- compliance.
• Maintain accountability of residents, facility control, life safety, environmental safety, and sanitation for the safety of residents, staff, and the community.
• Assists with serving offender meals and monitoring meal time.
• Meets all required training requirements and attends all mandatory staff meetings.
• Assists with new resident intake and orientation.
• All other duties as directed

Job Qualifications:

Minimal Qualifications:
Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required. One year prior work experience in corrections or related security or other social service is preferred. Must clear Caregiver and Background checks, physical exam, and drug screen prior to hire. Must have valid driver’s license, automobile, and insurance sufficient to meet agency requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and basic computer skills. Ability to communicate effectively and in a positive manner with staff and residents. Ability to de-escalate crisis situations. Sensitivity toward cultural, ethnic, and disability issues. Experience with CCTV, metal detection, breathalyzer, urine testing, GPS surveillance, pat and facility searches and other security related equipment and procedures related to correctional supervision is preferred. Demonstrates the ability to learn and effectively apply the principles of motivational interviewing, trauma informed care and other evidence based best practices in all interactions with residents.

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