Correctional Officer

Correction Officer

We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you'll ever find with a work family that is second to none! What you'll do : The correction officer responsibilities include maintaining control of the institution to provide for safety and security of the facility, inmates, staff, and general public by enforcing rules / regulations / policies and procedures. Supervise and direct inmate activity in assigned areas of the facility / institution. Assuring assigned area is clean, safe, and secure. Monitoring and operating security controls, equipment, and computers. Operation of automotive vehicles in perimeter security and the transportation of inmates. Conducting inmate counts, security rounds, and searches. Completes required reports and serves on committees. Prevents escapes or incidents which threaten security. When necessary, uses physical force, unarmed self-defense, firearms, or other force to detain or secure inmates. Newly hired correction officer will be hired at step 1 $24.16 and will move to step 2 $24.86 after 6 months employment. Earn an additional .60 per hour working 2nd or 3rd shift.

Why work for the state of Ohio? At the state of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. Our benefits package includes : medical coverage, free dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period, paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year, childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave, education and development opportunities (employee development funds, public service loan forgiveness, and more), and public retirement systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation).

Qualifications : high school diploma or G.E.D.; must have valid driver's license for positions assigned to transportation section & / or requires commercial driver's license to drive vehicles qualifying as commercial. Applicants for positions in Ohio Department Of Rehabilitation & Correction must also successfully pass correction officer assessment or have successfully completed assessment within past 24 months; or applicants must be current employees with Ohio Department Of Rehabilitation & Correction who have previously been certified in position of correction officer. Probationary period is 365 days. Job Skills : corrections, communications, criminology / criminal justice, law enforcement, and security, ethics and values, listening, observation, situational awareness, and teamwork.