Correction Officer - LORCI

State of Ohio • Grafton, OH

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The Correction Officer maintains control of the institution to protect the safety and security of the facility, inmates, staff, and the public. The officer enforces rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; supervises and directs inmate activity; and ensures assigned areas are clean, safe, and secure. Duties also include operating security controls, equipment, and computers; conducting counts, security rounds, and searches; completing reports; and serving on committees. Officers help prevent escapes and security incidents and, when necessary, use physical force, unarmed self-defense, firearms, or other force to detain or secure inmates. The role may include operating vehicles for perimeter security and inmate transportation.

This is a permanent, full-time classified position at the Lorain Correctional Institution in South Grafton, Ohio. Work hours vary. Newly hired officers start at $24.88 per hour and move to $25.61 per hour after six months. Employees working second or third shift earn an additional $0.60 per hour. The probationary period is 365 days.

Final applicants tentatively selected must complete pre-employment urinalysis drug testing and a criminal background investigation. This is a tobacco-free workplace, and the position is subject to restrictions regarding firearm possession and marijuana use. Applicants must pass the correction officer assessment or have completed it within the past 24 months, unless they are current agency employees previously certified as correction officers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Pass the correction officer assessment, have successfully completed it within the past 24 months, or be a current Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction employee previously certified in the correction officer position.
• Valid driver's license for positions assigned to the transportation section; a commercial driver's license is required to drive vehicles qualifying as commercial.
• Final applicants tentatively selected must pass pre-employment drug testing.
• The final applicant selected must undergo a criminal background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain institutional control and provide for the safety and security of the facility, inmates, staff, and the general public by enforcing rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Supervise and direct inmate activity in assigned areas.
• Ensure assigned areas are clean, safe, and secure.
• Monitor and operate security controls, equipment, and computers.
• Operate vehicles for perimeter security and inmate transportation.
• Conduct inmate counts, security rounds, and searches.
• Complete required reports and serve on committees.
• Prevent escapes and incidents that threaten security.
• When necessary, use physical force, unarmed self-defense, firearms, or other force to detain or secure inmates.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS.
• Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED