FMC CORRECTION OFFICER

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC); Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 34,274 - 35,280; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) is hiring a Correction Officer in Columbus, Ohio. This full-time role involves maintaining safety and security for inmates and staff, supervising activities, and operating security equipment.

Candidates must possess a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and pass a correction officer assessment. Newly hired officers start at $24.88 per hour, progressing to $25.61 after 6 months, with additional pay for second or third shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's license for transportation section.
• Must pass correction officer assessment or be a current employee certified in this role.
• Probationary period is 365 days.

Responsibilities

• Maintain control for safety and security of the facility.
• Supervise and direct inmate activity in assigned areas.
• Monitor and operate security controls and equipment.
• Conduct inmate counts and security rounds.
• Prevent escapes or incidents threatening security.

Skills

Corrections

Communications

Criminology / Criminal Justice

Law Enforcement / Security

Ethics and Values

Listening

Observation

Situational Awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

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.

Compensation

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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must have valid driver's license for positions assigned to transportation section & requirements of commercial driver's license to drive commercial vehicles.
• 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.

Skills

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

Location & Schedule

Work Location: Franklin Medical Center
Schedule: Full-time
Primary Location: United States of America - OHIO - Franklin County - Columbus
Union: OCSEA
Classified Indicator: Classified