BECI CORRECTION OFFICER

State of Ohio; St. Clairsville (OH); On-site; USD 33,282 - 34,247; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision, and Basic Life Insurance

Paid time off: vacation, personal, sick leave, and holidays

Education and Development Opportunities

Public Retirement Systems

Job summary

A government agency in St. Clairsville is seeking a full-time Correction Officer to maintain safety and security within the correctional facility. Responsibilities include supervising inmates, conducting security checks, and enforcing regulations. Required qualifications include a high school diploma and completion of a correction officer assessment. Competitive benefits such as medical coverage and paid time off are offered. No previous felony convictions related to the position are allowed.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's license; commercial driver's license required for transport.
• Pass the correction officer assessment within 24 months if not already certified.
• Current employees certified in the position may apply.

Responsibilities

• Maintain control of the institution to ensure safety and security.
• Supervise and direct inmate activity in assigned areas.
• Monitor security controls, equipment, and conduct inmate counts.
• Prevent escapes or incidents threatening security.

Skills

Corrections

Communications

Criminology/Criminal Justice

Law Enforcement

Security

Ethics and Values

Listening

Situational Awareness

Teamwork

Observation

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction - Belmont Correctional Institution

Contact: [e-mail] | 740-314-6623 | [e-mail]

Work Location

Belmont Correctional Institute, 68518 Bannock Road, State Route 331, St. Clairsville, 43950, Ohio

Primary Location

United States of America - Ohio - Belmont County - St. Clairsville

Compensation

$24.16 per hour (Step 1). Step 2: $24.86 after 6 months.

Schedule

Full-time. Union: OCSEA.

Primary Job Skill

Corrections.

Technical Skills

• Communications
• Corrections
• Criminology/Criminal Justice
• Law Enforcement
• Security

Professional Skills

• Ethics and Values
• Listening
• Situational Awareness
• Teamwork
• Observation

Agency Overview

Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. The Department is tasked with front‑line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming in a safe, secure, humane correctional environment and effective community supervision.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain control of the institution to provide safety and security for facility, inmates, staff, and public by enforcing rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Supervise and direct inmate activity in assigned areas.
• Assure the assigned area is clean, safe, and secure.
• Monitor and operate security controls, equipment, and computers.
• Operate automotive vehicles in perimeter security and transport inmates.
• Conduct inmate counts, security rounds, and searches.
• Complete required reports and serve on committees.
• Prevent escapes or incidents which threaten security.
• When necessary, use physical force, unarmed self‑defense, firearms, or other force to detain or secure inmates.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision, and Basic Life Insurance premiums after eligibility period
• Paid time off: 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, HPRS) and Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Qualifications

High school diploma or G.E.D. and valid driver’s license; must have commercial driver’s license for transportation sections. Applicants must pass the correction officer assessment or have completed the assessment within the past 24 months; current employees certified in the position may apply. Probationary period: 365 days.

Job Skills: Corrections, Communications, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Security, Ethics and Values, Listening, Observation, Situational Awareness, Teamwork.

Supplemental Information

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco‑free workplace.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction prohibits hiring: individuals under a federal or state weapons disability; individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; individuals convicted of solicitation or support for terrorism; individuals convicted of a felony with direct correlation to the position.

Application Procedures

Apply online through the posting website. Paper applications are not accepted.

We will communicate via the email you provided. Please check your email often.

To request reasonable accommodations, contact the Human Resources Office.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and commits to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Drug‑Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace. This position may be subject to additional restrictions under the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy.