Corrections Officer - State Benefits & Security Role

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Paid time off

Education and DevelopmentOpportunities

Public retirement systems

Job summary

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction in Chillicothe, Ohio is hiring a Correction Officer for the Ross Correctional Institution. This permanent, full-time role requires supervising inmate activity, enforcing rules, and ensuring security across the facility.

The position begins at step 1 with $24.88 per hour and moves to step 2 at six months, with additional $0.60/hour for 2nd/3rd shifts. The job offers tobacco-free workplace and comprehensive state benefits with opportunities for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver's license may be required for transportation assignments.
• Probationary period is 365 days.
• Applicants must successfully pass a correction officer assessment or have completed one within the past 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Maintain control of the institution to provide safety and security for inmates, staff, and the public by enforcing rules and procedures.
• Supervise and direct inmate activity in assigned areas of the facility.
• Ensure assigned area is clean, safe, and secure.
• Monitor and operate security controls, equipment, and computers.
• Operate authorized vehicles for perimeter security and inmate transportation.
• Conduct inmate counts, security rounds, and searches.
• Complete required reports and serve on committees.
• Prevent escapes or incidents that threaten security.
• Use physical force, unarmed self-defense, firearms, or other force only when necessary to detain or secure inmates.

Skills

Corrections

Law Enforcement

Communications

Criminology/Criminal Justice

Security

Ethics and Values

Listening

Situational Awareness

Teamwork

Observation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction in Chillicothe, Ohio is hiring a Correction Officer for the Ross Correctional Institution. This permanent, full-time role requires supervising inmate activity, enforcing rules, and ensuring security across the facility.

The position begins at step 1 with $24.88 per hour and moves to step 2 at six months, with additional $0.60/hour for 2nd/3rd shifts. The job offers tobacco-free workplace and comprehensive state benefits with opportunities for