Correction Officer - RICI

State of Ohio•Mansfield, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Correction Officer maintains institutional control and provides for the safety and security of the facility, inmates, staff, and the public by enforcing applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. The officer supervises and directs inmate activity in assigned areas, keeps those areas clean and secure, monitors and operates security controls, equipment, and computers, and conducts inmate counts, security rounds, and searches. Duties also include operating vehicles for perimeter security and inmate transportation, completing required reports, serving on committees, and preventing escapes or other incidents that threaten security. 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 with varied work hours. Newly hired officers start at $24.88 per hour and advance to $25.61 per hour after six months of employment. Employees working second or third shift earn an additional $0.60 per hour. The position is at Richland Correctional Institution in Mansfield, Ohio, and has a 365-day probationary period.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Applicants must 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 also eligible.
A valid driver's license is required for positions assigned to the transportation section; a commercial driver's license is required to drive vehicles qualifying as commercial.
Final applicants must submit to pre-employment urinalysis for illegal drug use.
The final applicant must undergo a criminal background check.
Must meet applicable restrictions concerning weapons disabilities, sexual abuse or related offenses, terrorism-related offenses, and certain felony convictions.
The position is subject to federal ATF regulations prohibiting firearm or ammunition possession by a person who consumes marijuana, including medical marijuana; medical marijuana is not accepted as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test.
The position may be subject to additional restrictions under the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39).

Responsibilities

Maintain institutional control and enforce rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to protect the facility, inmates, staff, and public.
Supervise and direct inmate activity in assigned facility areas.
Ensure the assigned area is clean, safe, and secure.
Monitor and operate security controls, equipment, and computers.
Operate automotive 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.
Dental insurance premiums provided free after completion of the eligibility period.
Vision insurance premiums provided free after completion of the eligibility period.
Basic life insurance premiums provided free after completion of the eligibility period.
Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
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.