Correction Officer - CCI

State of Ohio • Chillicothe, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Correction Officer maintains control of the institution and helps provide a safe, secure, and humane environment for inmates, staff, and the public. The role enforces institutional rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; supervises inmate activity; and helps prevent escapes and security incidents. Duties include monitoring security equipment and controls, conducting counts, rounds, and searches, operating vehicles for perimeter security and inmate transportation, completing reports, and serving on committees. When necessary, the officer may use physical force, unarmed self-defense, firearms, or other force to detain or secure inmates.

The position is permanent and full-time at Chillicothe Correctional Institution in Chillicothe, Ohio. Newly hired officers start at $24.88 per hour and advance to $25.61 per hour after six months of employment. An additional $0.60 per hour is paid for second- or third-shift work. Work hours vary.

Applicants must pass a correction officer assessment, unless they completed it within the past 24 months or qualify as a current Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction employee previously certified as a correction officer. Final applicants are subject to pre-employment drug testing and a criminal background check. The role is subject to firearm-related eligibility restrictions and state drug-free workplace rules, including restrictions on marijuana use.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Pass the correction officer assessment, have completed it within the past 24 months, or be a current Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction 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 to drive vehicles that qualify as commercial.
• Final applicants must submit to urinalysis for illegal drug use and undergo a criminal background check.
• Applicants must meet applicable firearm certification and eligibility requirements and comply with the State of Ohio drug-free workplace policy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain institutional control and help ensure the safety and security of the facility, inmates, staff, and the public by enforcing rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• 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 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 vacation, personal, and sick leave, plus 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 and optional deferred compensation.

What This Job Offers

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