Correction Officer - DCI

State of Ohio • Dayton, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Correction Officer maintains control of the institution to ensure the safety and security of the facility, inmates, staff, and the public. The role enforces rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; supervises and directs inmate activity; and ensures assigned areas remain clean, safe, and secure. Officers monitor and operate security controls, equipment, and computers; may operate vehicles for perimeter security and inmate transportation; conduct inmate counts, security rounds, and searches; complete reports; and serve on committees. The position also involves preventing escapes and security incidents. When necessary, officers 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 the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction at Dayton Correctional Institution. Newly hired officers start at $24.88 per hour and move to $25.61 per hour after six months. Employees receive an additional $0.60 per hour for second- or third-shift work. Work hours vary. The position has a 365-day probationary period.

Applicants must pass a correction officer assessment, unless they completed it within the past 24 months or are current ODRC employees previously certified in the correction officer position. The role is subject to pre-employment drug testing and a criminal background investigation. It is also subject to federal ATF restrictions concerning firearm or ammunition possession and marijuana use.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Pass the correction officer assessment, unless successfully completed within the past 24 months or the applicant is a current ODRC employee previously certified as a correction officer.
• Valid driver's license for positions assigned to the transportation section; a commercial driver's license is required when operating vehicles that qualify as commercial.
• Final applicants must undergo pre-employment urinalysis drug testing and a criminal background investigation.
• Applicants must not be prohibited from firearm certification or use by a federal or state weapons disability, or otherwise fall within the disqualifying conditions described in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain institutional control and enforce rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to protect the safety and security of the facility, inmates, staff, and the public.
• Supervise and direct inmate activity in assigned facility areas.
• 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 leave, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED