Correction Officer - CRC

State of Ohio • Orient, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Correction Officer works at the Corrections Reception Center in Orient, Ohio, maintaining institutional control and providing for the safety and security of the facility, inmates, staff, and the public. The role involves supervising inmate activity, maintaining assigned areas, operating security equipment, conducting counts and searches, preparing reports, and preventing escapes or other security incidents. When necessary, the officer may use physical force, unarmed self-defense, firearms, or other force to detain or secure inmates. The position is permanent, full-time, classified, and covered by the OCSEA union. Work hours vary. New hires start at $24.88 per hour and move to $25.61 per hour after six months; second- or third-shift work earns an additional $0.60 per hour.

Applicants must pass the correction officer assessment or have passed it within the past 24 months, unless they are current Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction employees previously certified as correction officers. A high school diploma or GED is required. A valid driver's license is required for positions assigned to the transportation section, and a commercial driver's license is required to drive vehicles qualifying as commercial. The probationary period is 365 days. Final applicants are subject to pre-employment drug testing and a criminal background investigation.

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 exempt from this assessment requirement.
• Valid driver's license for positions assigned to the transportation section.
• Commercial driver's license to drive vehicles qualifying as commercial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain control of the institution to provide for 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.
• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including 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, 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