Corrections Officer

Correction Officer

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. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

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.

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!

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
• Supervising and directing 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
• Operating automotive vehicles in perimeter security and the transportation of inmates
• Conducting inmate counts, security rounds, and searches
• Completing required reports and serving on committees
• Preventing escapes or incidents which threaten security
• Using physical force, unarmed self-defense, firearms, or other force to detain or secure inmates

Newly hired correction officer will be hired at step 1 $22.02 and will move to step 2 $22.66 after 6 months employment.

Earn an additional .60 per hour working 2nd or 3rd shift

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. For a list of all the State of Ohio benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes :