Correction Officer 2nd Shift Rotating Days Off

Ohio Department of Administrative Services • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Please note: Effective October 1, 2025, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new name—the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health. This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals, families, and communities across the state.
What you’ll do at DBH:
Monitors external & internal activity of Forensic Unit;
Patrols assigned areas in non-patient areas (e.g., sallyport, grounds adjacent to buildings, hallways);
Patrols assigned interior Patient areas (e.g., wards/units);
Observes visits between patients & visitors; monitors & assures compliance with visiting room rules/regulations; renders advice to visitors concerning visitations; prevents contraband from entering Forensic Unit (e.g., uses metal detector to search visitors, staff &/or packages);
Conducts patient or patient room searches; makes routine ward rounds;
Responds to codes called & provides assistance to nursing personnel; completes &/or participates in investigations of unusual incidents; prepares incident reports; conducts daily count of patients;
Escorts staff &/or patients on/off grounds; serves as sole escort to patient on/off grounds as needed; notifies supervisor of safety/security hazards;
Assists COBH Police Department & other law enforcement agencies as directed; pursues & apprehends escaping patients &/or maintains visual sight of patients; receives notification from staff of emergency measures from codes to be called for fires, medical, psychiatric &/or disaster as needed;
Announces codes & dispatches assistance to locations; documents activities on shifts; conducts operations checks of electronic field;
Conducts personal surveillance of the building, fences, etc. & reports discrepancies.
This is an hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of CO on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule. This position is located within COBH at 2200 W. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43223.

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
• Probationary period is 365 days.

Responsibilities

• Monitors external & internal activity of Forensic Unit
• Patrols assigned areas in non-patient areas (e.g., sallyport, grounds adjacent to buildings, hallways)
• Patrols assigned interior Patient areas (e.g., wards/units)
• Observes visits between patients & visitors; monitors & assures compliance with visiting room rules/regulations; renders advice to visitors concerning visitations; prevents contraband from entering Forensic Unit (e.g., uses metal detector to search visitors, staff &/or packages)
• Conducts patient or patient room searches; makes routine ward rounds
• Responds to codes called & provides assistance to nursing personnel; completes &/or participates in investigations of unusual incidents; prepares incident reports; conducts daily count of patients
• Escorts staff &/or patients on/off grounds; serves as sole escort to patient on/off grounds as needed; notifies supervisor of safety/security hazards
• Assists COBH Police Department & other law enforcement agencies as directed; pursues & apprehends escaping patients &/or maintains visual sight of patients; receives notification from staff of emergency measures from codes to be called for fires, medical, psychiatric &/or disaster as needed
• Announces codes & dispatches assistance to locations; documents activities on shifts; conducts operations checks of electronic field
• Conducts personal surveillance of the building, fences, etc. & reports discrepancies

Benefits

• Health insurance upon hire Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. State of Ohio pays 85%25 of medical coverage premium, low-cost deductibles (Single $400 per year, Family $800 per year)
• Free dental & vision and basic life insurance for union members during eligibility period. Click for more information
• Up to $1500 in wellness incentives annually for employee and $550 for spouse
• Guaranteed 11 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off – vacation, personal, and sick leave included
• Yearly Paid Time Off Cash Out option
• Childbirth/Adoption Leave
• Up to $5000 annually for educational assistance, professional development, and continuing education opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System: state of Ohio contributes 14%25, visit website for more information OPERS
• Voluntary 457(b) retirement savings plan, visit Ohio Deferred Compensation for more information

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees