Rci Correction Officer
About The Position
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is seeking individuals interested in a career as a Correction Officer. This role is described as rewarding and meaningful, offering a supportive work environment. The primary focus is on maintaining the safety and security of the institution, inmates, staff, and the public by enforcing rules and regulations. Correction Officers supervise inmate activities, ensure the cleanliness and security of assigned areas, operate security controls and equipment, and conduct various checks and searches. They are responsible for preventing escapes and incidents, and may need to use physical force, firearms, or other means to detain inmates when necessary. The department is a tobacco-free and drug-free workplace, with specific prohibitions against hiring individuals with certain criminal histories or disabilities related to weapons.
Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Must have valid driver's license for positions assigned to transportation section &/or requires commercial driver's license to drive vehicles qualifying as commercial.
- Applicants for positions in Ohio Department Of Rehabilitation & Correction must also successfully pass correction officer assessment or have successfully completed assessment within past 24 months; or applicants must be current employees with Ohio Department Of Rehabilitation & Correction who have previously been certified in position of correction officer.
- Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability.
- 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.)
Nice To Haves
- Corrections
- Communications
- Criminology/Criminal Justice
- Law Enforcement
- Security
- Ethics and Values
- Listening
- Observation
- Situational Awareness
- Teamwork
Responsibilities
- 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
- Supervise and direct 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
Benefits
- 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 )
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
