Correction Officer — Protect, Rehabilitate, Lead Security

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

Job summary

Dayton Correctional Inst is seeking a Correction Officer to maintain safety and security, supervise inmate activity, and ensure orderly operation within the facility in Dayton, Ohio.

Starting pay is $24.88 per hour with progression to $25.61 after six months; earned shift differentials up to $0.60 per hour for 2nd or 3rd shift opportunities. This permanent full-time role requires adherence to pre-employment screening and department policies.

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

Skills

Corrections

Job description

Dayton Correctional Inst is seeking a Correction Officer to maintain safety and security, supervise inmate activity, and ensure orderly operation within the facility in Dayton, Ohio.

Starting pay is $24.88 per hour with progression to $25.61 after six months; earned shift differentials up to $0.60 per hour for 2nd or 3rd shift opportunities. This permanent full-time role requires adherence to pre-employment screening and department policies.