Corrections Officer - Full Time, Secure & Serve

State of Ohio; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

ALLEN/OAKWOOD CORR INST in Lima, Ohio, is hiring a Correction Officer to maintain safety and security within the institution. You will supervise inmate activity, enforce rules, monitor security systems, and assist with transportation and counts as part of a dedicated team in a state correctional environment.

We offer a starting rate of $24.88 per hour with progression to $25.61 after six months and a $0.60 hourly shift differential for 2nd/3rd shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; valid driver's license for transportation assignments
• 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

Communications

Criminology/Criminal Justice

Law Enforcement

Security

Ethics and Values

Listening

Observation

Situational Awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ALLEN/OAKWOOD CORR INST in Lima, Ohio, is hiring a Correction Officer to maintain safety and security within the institution. You will supervise inmate activity, enforce rules, monitor security systems, and assist with transportation and counts as part of a dedicated team in a state correctional environment.

We offer a starting rate of $24.88 per hour with progression to $25.61 after six months and a $0.60 hourly shift differential for 2nd/3rd shifts.