JTDC - Rapid Response Team Specialist

Rapid Response Team Specialist

The Rapid Response Team Specialist is a "First Responder" for disturbances, escapes, fires, evacuations, natural disasters, and / or de-escalation of non-emergency responses as part of a team specifically trained to respond to emergency situations. Individuals of this team will also rotate as a staff member of the RESET Center. Responsible for the safety of employees, visitors, and residents in a 24-hour youth detention facility.

Typical Duties :

• Monitors designated areas of the facility and responds to any and all disturbances.
• Responds to all types of emergencies (i.e., disturbances, fire evacuations, escapes, natural disasters, etc.).
• De-escalates crisis situations as they arise.
• Employs only those physical management techniques, which are consistent with approved training provided by the JTDC.
• Complies with all policies / procedures in order to promote a safe, secure, and humane environment for residents and staff.
• Provides support and assistance to staff and residents in the administration of the resident behavior programs.
• Maintains a safe and secure environment for both the residents and staff by performing such duties as searches of residents, resident's personal effects, staff, and visitors in accordance with JTDC policies, and procedures.
• Utilizes the least restrictive physical management techniques in accordance with JTDC policies and procedures, which correspond to the level of threat and the intensity of the disruptive resident. The use of force will be justifiable and reasonable and only used when necessary to maintain positive control of the situation.
• Applies approved use of restraint devices only when a resident is physically uncontrollable and constitutes a serious and imminent danger to self or others, to prevent escape, or prevent damage to property that puts in jeopardy the safe operation of the facility.
• Completes accurate reports and submits them by the end of the shift following the use of physical force and / or mechanical restraints.
• Provides the necessary security to maximize the safety and security of resident and staff, in addition to the prevention of escapes.
• Operates security and communication equipment including, but not limited to portable radios, metal detectors, and mechanical restraints.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, and JTDC policy and procedure and lawful court orders.
• Demonstrates coherent and effective written communication through reports and memorandums, with both internal and external contacts.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

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This position has an Administrative Office of the Illinois Court (AOIC) requirement, if an offer of employment is extended to you, you will be required to show immediate proof of AOIC Certification. If you are AOIC certified please upload your letter, and if not please move forward with completing the Administrative Office of the Illinois Court certification application.

THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is the policy of the Office of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.