Corrections Officer: Protect, Monitor & Maintain Safe Facilities

State of Ohio; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 33,282 - 34,247; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Free dental, vision and life insurance

Paid time off including 11 paid holidays

Childbirth, adoption, foster care leave

Education and development opportunities

Public retirement systems

Job summary

A state correctional institution in Mansfield, Ohio, is seeking a Correction Officer to maintain safety and security within the facility. Responsibilities include supervising inmate activity, conducting counts and rounds, and enforcing policies. Candidates should have a high-school diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and successfully pass a correction officer assessment. This full-time position offers a starting compensation of $24.16 per hour with additional benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license, and may need a commercial driver’s license for certain positions.
• Must pass the correction officer assessment or have completed it within the last 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Maintain control of the institution to ensure safety and security.
• Supervise and direct inmate activity.
• Conduct inmate counts and security rounds.
• Complete required reports and serve on committees.

Skills

Corrections

Communications

Criminology/Criminal Justice

Law Enforcement

Security

Ethics and Values

Listening

Situational Awareness

Teamwork

Observation

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Job description

A state correctional institution in Mansfield, Ohio, is seeking a Correction Officer to maintain safety and security within the facility. Responsibilities include supervising inmate activity, conducting counts and rounds, and enforcing policies. Candidates should have a high-school diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and successfully pass a correction officer assessment. This full-time position offers a starting compensation of $24.16 per hour with additional benefits and opportunities for advancement.