FMC CORRECTION OFFICER

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental, Vision & Basic Life premiums

Paid time off & holidays

Parental leave & adoption leave

Education and development funds

Public retirement systems & Ohio DCF

Job summary

State of Ohio’s Rehabilitation & Correction - Franklin Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Correction Officer at Franklin Medical Center in Columbus to maintain security, supervise inmate activity, and ensure safe, compliant operations. The role starts at $24.88/hour with steps after six months and shift differentials for 2nd/3rd shifts.

We offer competitive benefits, comprehensive health coverage, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Valid driver's license required for transportation positions.
• Must pass correction officer assessment or have completed it within the past 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Maintain institution security and safety by enforcing rules and procedures.
• Supervise inmate activity in assigned areas.
• Ensure assigned areas are clean, safe, and secure.
• Monitor security controls, equipment, and computers.
• Transport inmates and operate perimeter vehicles as needed.
• Conduct inmate counts, security rounds, and searches.
• Complete required reports and participate on committees.
• Prevent escapes or incidents threatening security.
• Use force when necessary to detain or secure inmates.

Skills

Communications

Corrections

Criminology/Criminal Justice

Law Enforcement

Security

Ethics and Values

Listening

Situational Awareness

Teamwork

Observation

Education

High school diploma/G.E.D.

Driver's license

Correction officer assessment (or within past 24 months)

Tools

None

Job description

Job Description - FMC CORRECTION OFFICER (260004JZ)

FMC CORRECTION OFFICER (260004JZ)

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction - Franklin Medical Center

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Work Location

Franklin Medical Center 1990 Harmon Avenue Columbus 43223

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : 24.88

Schedule

Full-time

Union : OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Corrections

Technical Skills : Communications, Corrections, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Security

Professional Skills : Ethics and Values, Listening, Situational Awareness, Teamwork, Observation

Agency Overview

Who We Are…

Guided by a single mission "To reduce recidivism among those we touch," the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change.

What We Do…

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future .

Job Description

Are You Ready?

We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you'll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

What You'll Do:

The Correction Officer responsibilities include:

• 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

Newly hired Correction Officer will be hired at step 1 $24.88 and will move to step 2 $25.61 after 6 months employment.

Earn an additional .60 per hour working 2nd or 3rd shift

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) &Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

High school diploma or G.E.D.; must have valid driver's license for positions assigned to transportation section &/or requires commercial driver's license to drive vehicles qualifying as commercial. Applicants for positions in Ohio Department Of Rehabilitation & Correction must also successfully pass correction officer assessment or have successfully completed assessment within past 24 months; or applicants must be current employees with Ohio Department Of Rehabilitation & Correction who have previously been certified in position of correction officer. Probationary period is 365 days.

Job Skills:

Corrections, Communications, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, and Security, Ethics and Values, Listening, Observation, Situational Awareness, and Teamwork

Supplemental Information

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:

• Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability. This position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;
• Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent;
• Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism;
• Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior. (Example: individuals convicted of a felony involving fraud, deceit, or theft from holding a position that has substantial management or control over the property of a state agency.)

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.