CRC CORRECTION OFFICER

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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!

Are You Ready?

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

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

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction - Correctional Reception Center

Agency Contact Name and Information

DRC.CRCRecruit@drc.ohio.gov / 6145855016 Patricia.Hertenstein@drc.ohio.gov.

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Work Location

Correction Reception Center

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Pickaway County-Orient

Compensation

24.16

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Corrections

Technical Skills

Communications, Corrections, Criminology / Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Security

Professional Skills

Ethics and Values, Listening, Situational Awareness, Teamwork, Observation

Agency Overview

Who We Are…

Guided by a single mission "To reduce recidivism among those we touch," the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change.

What We Do…

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future .

Seniority level

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Other

Industries

Government Administration

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