CCI CORRECTION OFFICER

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC); Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 27,458 - 39,107; Full time

Job summary

A state corrections agency in Chillicothe, Ohio, seeks a Correction Officer to ensure safety and security for inmates and staff. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and pass a specific assessment. The starting wage is $24.16, with opportunities for shift bonuses. This full-time position is integral to reducing recidivism and rehabilitating offenders in a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required for transportation positions.
• Applicants must pass the Correction Officer assessment.
• Probationary period of 365 days.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security for the facility and inmates.
• Supervise inmate activity in assigned areas.
• Conduct inmate counts, security rounds, and searches.

Skills

Corrections

Communications

Criminology/Criminal Justice

Law Enforcement

Security

Ethics and Values

Listening

Observation

Situational Awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Are You Ready? We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. This will be meaningful work with a dedicated work family.

What You’ll Do

• Maintenance of control of the institution to provide safety and security for the facility, inmates, staff, and the public by enforcing rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Supervise and direct inmate activity in assigned areas of the facility.
• Ensure 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 that threaten security.
• When necessary, use physical force, unarmed self-defense, firearms, or other force to detain or secure inmates.
• Newly hired Correction Officer will be hired at step 1 ($24.16) and will move to step 2 ($24.86) after 6 months of employment.
• Earning an additional $0.60 per hour for working 2nd or 3rd shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license for positions assigned to transportation, or requires a commercial driver’s license for vehicles qualifying as commercial.
• Applicants must pass the Correction Officer assessment or have completed assessment within the past 24 months; or be current employees who have previously been certified in the position.
• Probationary period is 365 days.

Job Skills & Areas

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

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction - Chillicothe Correctional Institution

Agency Contact

[e-mail]

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Work Location

Chillicothe Correctional Inst

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Ross County-Chillicothe

Compensation

$24.16

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Classified

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

Who We Are… 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.

What We Do… The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.