Correction Officer - TCI

State of Ohio • Leavittsburg, OH

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is hiring a Correction Officer at the Trumbull Correctional Institution in Leavittsburg, Ohio. The role supports the agency’s mission to reduce recidivism and protect the public by maintaining a safe, secure, and humane correctional environment. Officers enforce rules and procedures, supervise inmate activity, operate security systems and equipment, and respond to incidents. The position is permanent and full-time, with varying work hours. 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 position requires a high school diploma or GED and successful completion of the correction officer assessment, unless the applicant has completed it within the past 24 months or is a current department employee previously certified as a correction officer. A valid driver’s license is required for positions assigned to the transportation section; a commercial driver’s license is required when driving vehicles that qualify as commercial. The probationary period is 365 days. Final applicants must pass pre-employment drug testing and a criminal background investigation. The position is subject to federal firearms regulations and state drug-free workplace restrictions, including restrictions on marijuana use.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Successfully pass the correction officer assessment, or 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 must submit to urinalysis for illegal drug use before appointment.
• The final applicant must undergo a criminal background investigation.
• Must meet applicable firearms eligibility requirements and restrictions, including federal regulations concerning possession of firearms or ammunition.

Responsibilities

• Maintain control of the institution and help ensure the 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 or institution.
• Ensure assigned areas are 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.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal and sick leave, and 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
• Education Level: High school or GED