MACI CORRECTION OFFICER

Maci Correction Officer

Organization : Rehabilitation & Correction - Madison Correctional Institution

Agency Contact Name and Information : DRC.MACIRecruit@drc.ohio.gov / 740-206-5143 / Lindsay.Hood@drc.ohio.gov

Work Location : Madison Correctional Institute

1851 State Route 56

London 43140

Primary Location : United States of America-OHIO-Madison County-London

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

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.

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

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

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 $23.12 and will move to step 2 $23.79 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

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• 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)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Job Skills :

Corrections, Communications, Criminology / Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, and Security, Ethics and Values, Listening, Observation, Situational Awareness, and Teamwork

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring :

Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability. This position requires firearms certification / recertification and use; Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent; Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism; Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior. (Example : individuals convicted of a felony involving fraud, deceit, or theft from holding a position that has substantial management or control over the property of a state agency.)

Helpful Tips

Application Procedures :

To be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)

We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana / non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.