Correction Officer - MANCI
About The Position
The Mansfield Correctional Institution seeks a Correction Officer to help maintain a safe, secure, and humane correctional environment. The role supports the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction’s mission to reduce recidivism through rehabilitative treatment and programming while protecting the public. Officers enforce institutional rules, supervise incarcerated individuals, and help prevent escapes and other security incidents. The position is permanent and full-time, with work hours that vary. Newly hired officers start at $24.88 per hour and advance to $25.61 per hour after six months of employment. Employees working second or third shift earn an additional $0.60 per hour. The position is classified and represented by OCSEA. Officers may operate security equipment and computers, conduct searches and security rounds, and operate vehicles for perimeter security or inmate transportation. When necessary, officers may use physical force, unarmed self-defense, firearms, or other force to detain or secure inmates. Employment is subject to pre-employment drug testing and a criminal background investigation. A 365-day probationary period applies.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Successfully pass the correction officer assessment, or have successfully completed it within the past 24 months; current Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction employees previously certified as correction officers are also eligible under the stated exception.
- Valid driver's license 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 pre-employment urinalysis drug testing.
- The final applicant must undergo a criminal background check.
- Applicants must not fall within the posting's specified disqualifying categories, including certain weapons disabilities, prohibited prior sexual abuse or sexual misconduct, terrorism-related convictions or pleas, and certain felony convictions with a direct relationship to the position.
Responsibilities
- Maintain control of the institution and protect 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.
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
