Correctional Officer

MTC Corrections•Marion, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Officer works at North Central Correctional Complex in Marion, Ohio, helping maintain a safe and secure facility while supporting inmates’ daily routines and facility operations. The position is full-time and pays $23.09 per hour, with a $1.00 per hour shift differential for shifts from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Officers work 12-hour day or night shifts on a bi-weekly schedule of four days on, four days off, three days on, and three days off. Overtime is available. The role involves searching for contraband, monitoring assigned areas, supervising inmates, observing and responding to behavior, and completing records and reports. Officers may also be assigned to support a range of facility functions, including transportation, visitation, intake, food services, and main control. A high school diploma or GED and a valid Ohio driver’s license with an acceptable driving record are required, unless the license requirement is waived by management.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent GED.
Valid Ohio driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.

Responsibilities

Search for contraband, monitor assigned areas, and help keep the facility secure.
Count, feed, and supervise inmates in housing, work, and other assigned areas.
Provide custody and security through ongoing observation and appropriate communication and discipline.
Prepare and maintain required records, forms, and reports.
Read, review, and properly apply information in inmate records, and provide appropriate information to other personnel.
Assist with facility operations in assigned areas, which may include commissary, property, transportation, recreation, mail room, laundry, visitation, booking, main control, housing, segregation, intake, administration, or food services.