Correction Officer: Safety, Security & Rehabilitation Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

PTO (paid time off)

Retirement Benefits

Education funds

Holidays

Job summary

State of Ohio is seeking a Correction Officer at Warren Correctional in Lebanon, OH. The role focuses on maintaining institutional safety, supervising inmate activity, and ensuring secure operations across perimeter and facility areas.

The position involves enforcing rules, conducting checks, and coordinating reports. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and complete a 365-day probationary period. OT and shift premiums may apply as noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Valid driver's license required for positions assigned to transportation.
• Probationary period is 365 days.

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

Law Enforcement

Communications

Security

Teamwork

Situational Awareness

Observation

Job description

State of Ohio is seeking a Correction Officer at Warren Correctional in Lebanon, OH. The role focuses on maintaining institutional safety, supervising inmate activity, and ensuring secure operations across perimeter and facility areas.

The position involves enforcing rules, conducting checks, and coordinating reports. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and complete a 365-day probationary period. OT and shift premiums may apply as noted in the posting.