Correction Officer: Meaningful Security & Public Service

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC); Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 3,427,468 - 3,610,689; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction at Richland Correctional Institution in Mansfield, OH, seeks a Correction Officer to maintain safety, supervise inmate activity, and enforce facility rules.

The role begins at $24.88/hour with progression to $25.61/hour after six months and a $0.60/hour shift premium for second/third shifts. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license for transportation duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; valid driver’s license for positions assigned to transportation section or CDL for qualifying commercial vehicles.
• Successful completion of the correction officer assessment within the past 24 months, or current employee of ODRC previously certified in the correction officer position.
• Probationary period of 365 days.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining control of the institution to provide 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.

Skills

Corrections

Communication

Criminology/Criminal Justice

Law Enforcement

Security

Ethics and Values

Listening

Observation

Situational Awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver's license (for transportation)

Job description

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction at Richland Correctional Institution in Mansfield, OH, seeks a Correction Officer to maintain safety, supervise inmate activity, and enforce facility rules.

The role begins at $24.88/hour with progression to $25.61/hour after six months and a $0.60/hour shift premium for second/third shifts. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license for transportation duties.