Correction Officer - Impactful Corrections & Benefits

State of Ohio; Orient (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Ohio, Rehabilitation & Correction - Pickaway Correctional in Orient, OH, is seeking a dedicated Correction Officer to maintain facility safety, supervise inmate activity, and enforce policies. The role includes operating security controls, transporting inmates, and completing reports.

New hires start at $24.88/hour with potential move to $25.61 after 6 months, plus an extra $0.60/hour for 2nd/3rd shift. Pre-employment drug testing and background checks apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license where assigned to transportation sections.

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.
• Newly hired Correction Officer will be hired at step 1 $24.88 and will move to step 2 $25.61 after 6 months employment. Earn an additional .60 per hour working 2nd or 3rd shift

Skills

Corrections

Law Enforcement

Communications

Criminology/Criminal Justice

Security

Ethics and Values

Listening

Situational Awareness

Teamwork

Observation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

Job description

The State of Ohio, Rehabilitation & Correction - Pickaway Correctional in Orient, OH, is seeking a dedicated Correction Officer to maintain facility safety, supervise inmate activity, and enforce policies. The role includes operating security controls, transporting inmates, and completing reports.

New hires start at $24.88/hour with potential move to $25.61 after 6 months, plus an extra $0.60/hour for 2nd/3rd shift. Pre-employment drug testing and background checks apply.