Correction Officer - ORW

State of Ohio • Marysville, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Correction Officer maintains control of the institution and helps ensure the safety and security of the facility, inmates, staff, and the public by enforcing rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. The officer supervises inmate activity, maintains a clean and secure assigned area, operates security controls and equipment, and conducts counts, rounds, and searches. Duties also include operating vehicles for perimeter security and inmate transportation, completing reports, serving on committees, and preventing escapes or security incidents. When necessary, the officer may use physical force, unarmed self-defense, firearms, or other force to detain or secure inmates.

This is a permanent, full-time, classified position at the Ohio Reformatory for Women in Marysville, Ohio. Newly hired officers start at $24.88 per hour and move to $25.61 per hour after six months of employment. An additional $0.60 per hour is paid for second- or third-shift work. Work hours vary, and the probationary period is 365 days.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Successfully pass the correction officer assessment, or have successfully completed it within the past 24 months; current Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction employees previously certified as correction officers are exempt from this assessment requirement.
• A valid driver's license is required for positions assigned to the transportation section; a commercial driver's license is required to drive vehicles that qualify as commercial.
• Final applicants tentatively selected must submit to urinalysis for illegal drug use before appointment.
• The final applicant must undergo a criminal background check.
• Applicants must meet applicable restrictions regarding weapons disabilities, sexual abuse or sexual misconduct, terrorism-related convictions, and certain felony convictions.

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 of the facility.
• 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 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