AOCI CORRECTION OFFICER

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC); Lima (OH); On-site; USD 34,274 - 35,280; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) seeks dedicated individuals to serve as correction officers. The position involves maintaining safety and security within the institution, supervising inmate activities, and monitoring security equipment.

Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma or G.E.D. and must pass a correction officer assessment. Additional training and progressive pay after 6 months will be provided, making this a rewarding career choice in Lima, Ohio.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license for transportation positions.
• Must have successfully passed the correction officer assessment within the past 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Maintain control to provide safety and security for the facility and public.
• Supervise inmate activity in assigned areas.
• Monitor and operate security controls and equipment.

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Overview

We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

Responsibilities

• Maintaining control of the institution to provide for 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/institution.
• Assuring assigned area is clean, safe, and secure.
• Monitoring and operating security controls, equipment, and computers.
• Operation of automotive vehicles in perimeter security and the transportation of inmates.
• Conducting inmate counts, security rounds, and searches.
• Completes required reports and serves on committees.
• Prevents escapes or incidents which threaten security.
• When necessary, uses physical force, unarmed self‑defense, firearms, or other force to detain or secure inmates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D.; must have a valid driver’s license for positions assigned to the transportation section and, if required, a commercial driver’s license to operate qualified commercial vehicles.
• Must have successfully passed the correction officer assessment or completed the assessment within the past 24 months; or be a current employee of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction who has previously been certified as a correction officer.
• Probationary period: 365 days.
• Step assignment: newly hired at step 1 ($24.88) and move to step 2 ($25.61) after 6 months of employment; earn an additional $0.60 per hour when working 2nd or 3rd shift.