Correction Sergeant/Counselor - 20102433

State of Ohio • Dayton, OH

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Works under general supervision and requires considerable knowledge of custody, safety and security measures for detention of adult felons. Acts as a lead worker and supports correction officers in the supervision of incarcerated individuals. Provides guidance and coordinates activities of correction officers and incarcerated individuals assigned to living service and work areas (e.g., mailroom, visiting, dining areas). Makes meaningful rounds in living areas and other areas where incarcerated individuals are assigned. Monitors compliance with post order. Observes and promotes sanitation throughout the institution. Prevents escapes and apprehends escapees. Uses appropriate force, when necessary. Resolves incarcerated individual disputes. Investigates complaints of abuse and/or refers to investigator. Offers guidance to incarcerated individuals with personal, institutional and/or adjustment problems. Investigates incidents of disruptive activity including but not limited to theft, extortion, gambling and dealing. Develops, implements, monitors and conducts meaningful activities for incarcerated individuals including skill building, recreational and organized resident group activities. Facilitates the delivery of required services to the institutional population; responds to the concerns of staff and needs of incarcerated individuals. Responds to emergencies and security alerts. Conducts routine sanitation and security inspections within living and or work areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations, possible contraband and general security. Performs related security functions as required (e.g., individual and area searches and property limit compliance monitoring). Acts as hearing officer in disciplinary process. Gathers information and writes reports covering accidents, incidents, and disciplinary actions. Schedules work assignments for incarcerated individuals. Facilitates bed moves. Serves as member of various committees as needed. Provides orientation for newly arrived incarcerated individuals. Completes performance evaluations for incarcerated individuals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.; 3 yrs. trg. or 3 yrs. exp. in enforcing security measures for detention of felons which included unarmed self-defense training, firearms training, & how to interact with persons having mental illness/one mental health training session.
• If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of revised code, applicants must also have commercial driver's license.
• 3 yrs. exp. as Correction Officer, 46531; high school diploma or G.E.D.
• If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of revised code, applicants must also have commercial driver's license.
• Probationary period is 365 days.
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
• Corrections
• Investigation
• Basic Documentation
• Counseling and Rehabilitation
• Computer Literacy
• Situational Awareness
• Conflict Management
• Problem Solving
• Responsiveness
• Teamwork

Responsibilities

• Acts as a lead worker and supports correction officers in the supervision of incarcerated individuals
• Provides guidance and coordinates activities of correction officers and incarcerated individuals assigned to living service and work areas (e.g., mailroom, visiting, dining areas)
• Makes meaningful rounds in living areas and other areas where incarcerated individuals are assigned
• Monitors compliance with post order
• Observes and promotes sanitation throughout the institution
• Prevents escapes and apprehends escapees
• Uses appropriate force, when necessary
• Resolves incarcerated individual disputes
• Investigates complaints of abuse and/or refers to investigator
• Offers guidance to incarcerated individuals with personal, institutional and/or adjustment problems
• Investigates incidents of disruptive activity including but not limited to theft, extortion, gambling and dealing
• Develops, implements, monitors and conducts meaningful activities for incarcerated individuals including skill building, recreational and organized resident group activities
• Facilitates the delivery of required services to the institutional population; responds to the concerns of staff and needs of incarcerated individuals
• Responds to emergencies and security alerts
• Conducts routine sanitation and security inspections within living and or work areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations, possible contraband and general security
• Performs related security functions as required (e.g., individual and area searches and property limit compliance monitoring)
• Acts as hearing officer in disciplinary process
• Gathers information and writes reports covering accidents, incidents, and disciplinary actions
• Schedules work assignments for incarcerated individuals
• Facilitates bed moves
• Serves as member of various committees as needed
• Provides orientation for newly arrived incarcerated individuals
• Completes performance evaluations for incarcerated individuals

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

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