Corrections Canine Handler(20102778, 20102779, 20102832)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Corrections Canine Handler works under direction and requires knowledge of detection. The handler deploys to Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction institutions and other locations as directed to conduct surveillance and safety and security inspections, detect illicit contraband, and track persons to apprehend escapees. The position cares for an assigned canine and commands it to search for contraband, illicit substances, or other items, collaborating with correction officers and other staff assigned to detection or searches.

The handler searches institution grounds and facilities, including property, parking lots, housing units, shops, recreation areas, dining areas, and work areas. The role also includes maintaining a residential-based canine kennel and residence, maintaining assigned state vehicles, transporting the canine for veterinary care and daily exercise, and transporting its food and other items. The handler documents canine alerts, reports findings to a supervisor, may be involved in investigations by the Ohio State Highway Patrol or other law enforcement agencies following contraband detection, and responds to DRC institutions and facilities to assist with STG detection, enforcement, and profiling operations. The work location is to be determined. This is a permanent, full-time classified position.

Requirements

• Five years of experience in enforcement of security measures for incarcerated persons, criminal justice, law enforcement, or a related field, or equivalent of the stated minimum class qualifications.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must pass a physical fitness test per DRC Policy 310-SEC-54.

Responsibilities

• Deploy to DRC institutions and other locations as directed to conduct surveillance and safety and security inspections, detect illicit contraband, and track persons to apprehend escapees.
• Provide care to an assigned canine as directed by an administrator.
• Command the canine to search for contraband, illicit substances, or other items, collaborating with correction officers and other staff assigned to detection or searches.
• Search institution grounds, property, parking lots, housing units, shops, recreation areas, dining areas, and work areas for contraband using the assigned canine.
• Secure areas before deploying the canine.
• Maintain the assigned residential-based canine kennel for cleanliness and safety.
• Maintain assigned state vehicles for drivability, cleanliness, and safety.
• Transport the canine to routine and emergency veterinary care and transport its food and other items.
• Ensure the residence is maintained and safe and secure for the canine and people occupying it.
• Transport the canine for daily exercise.
• Gather information and write reports on canine alert findings for a supervisor.
• Participate in investigations conducted by the Ohio State Highway Patrol or other law enforcement agencies as a result of contraband detection.
• Respond to DRC institutions and facilities to assist with STG detection, enforcement, and profiling operations.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, and 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, and optional deferred compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed