Correction Officer - Secure Facility & Rehabilitative Impact

State of Ohio; Geography Hall (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehabilitation & Correction - Ohio State Penitentiary in Youngstown, Ohio, seeks a dedicated Correction Officer to maintain security, monitor inmate activity and perform essential safety duties. The role involves enforcing rules, completing reports, and supporting transport and searches as needed.

The position starts at a step 1 rate of $24.88 per hour, with progression to step 2 after six months and a potential $0.60 extra per hour for second/third shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required for positions assigned to transportation section.
• Commercial driver’s license may be required to drive vehicles qualifying as commercial.
• Must successfully pass correction officer assessment or have completed assessment within past 24 months.
• 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

Criminology

Security

Teamwork

Listening

Situational Awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Rehabilitation & Correction - Ohio State Penitentiary in Youngstown, Ohio, seeks a dedicated Correction Officer to maintain security, monitor inmate activity and perform essential safety duties. The role involves enforcing rules, completing reports, and supporting transport and searches as needed.

The position starts at a step 1 rate of $24.88 per hour, with progression to step 2 after six months and a potential $0.60 extra per hour for second/third shifts.