About Us

Cornell Companies, Inc. (Cornell) is an industry leader in correctional and treatment services to local, state and federal agencies. Since 1973, when our companies first started operations, Cornell has expanded to provide a wide range of corrections and therapeutic programs for adults and juveniles, including federal and state low to maximum security prisons and correctional centers, city jails, detention centers, residential re-entry centers, drug and alcohol treatment programs, and juvenile detention, treatment and alternative education centers. Cornell currently operates more than 70 facilities serving three federal agencies, 15 states and the District of Columbia as well as numerous cities and counties. For 35 years we have partnered with the government agencies we serve to provide quality care and treatment in a cost-effective environment.

Job Description

Monitor

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Coordinate the movement of Residents in a secure manner and supervising Residents indoors and outdoors so that the facility is maintained.
2. Conduct room searches and area searches for contraband and weapons, screens visitors for contraband, and test doors and other security equipment for proper operation.
3. Provide continuous direct supervision of Residents, to include: room checks, population counts, key and tool control and access to restricted or off limit areas.
4. Provide written reports and documentation as described by policy and procedural requirements.
5. Perform crisis intervention when necessary and implement behavioral management when required.
6. Responsible for the care, role modeling, and supervision of all youth assigned to his/her custody.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises Residents assigned to specific residential housing areas. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws