LECI CORRECTION OFFICER

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Education and development opportunities

Free dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums

Job summary

A state government agency in Ohio seeks a full-time Correction Officer to maintain security in the Lebanon Correctional Institute. Responsibilities include supervising inmate activity, enforcing rules, and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license. Skills in communication, ethics, and teamwork are essential. This position offers medical coverage, paid time off, and educational development opportunities. Apply online for this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Successfully pass correction officer assessment or complete assessment within past 24 months.
• Probationary period of 365 days.
• Knowledge required in corrections, communications, criminology/criminal justice, law enforcement, and security.

Responsibilities

• Maintain control of the institution for safety and security.
• Supervise and direct inmate activity.
• Monitor security controls and operate equipment.
• Conduct inmate counts and security rounds.
• Use physical force when necessary to secure inmates.

Skills

Communications

Corrections

Criminology/Criminal Justice

Law Enforcement

Security

Ethics and Values

Listening

Situational Awareness

Teamwork

Observation

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Driver's License

Commercial Driver's License

Job description

Job Title

LECI CORRECTION OFFICER (250004UR)

Organization

Agency Contact: [e-mail]

Location

Lebanon Correctional Institute, 3791 State Route 63, Lebanon, 45036, United States (Ohio, Warren County)

Posting Information

Unposting Date: Ongoing

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

Compensation: Step 1 $24.16; Step 2 $24.86 (after 6 months); plus $0.60 per hour on 2nd or 3rd shift

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain control of the institution to provide 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.
• Assure assigned area is clean, safe, and secure.
• Monitor and operate security controls, equipment, and computers.
• Operate automotive vehicles in perimeter security and transport inmates.
• Conduct inmate counts, security rounds, and searches.
• Complete required reports and serve on committees.
• Prevent escapes or incidents which threaten security.
• When necessary, use physical force, unarmed self‑defense, firearms, or other force to detain or secure inmates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Valid driver’s license; commercial driver’s license required for transportation duties.
• Successfully pass correction officer assessment or completed assessment within past 24 months; or current employee of Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction with previous certification.
• Probationary period of 365 days.
• Knowledge of corrections, communications, criminology/criminal justice, law enforcement, security, ethics and values, listening, observation, situational awareness, and teamwork.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums after eligibility period
• Paid time off (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, etc.)
• Public retirement systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Supplemental Information

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

Privacy and Eligibility

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring individuals under a federal or state weapons disability, those who have engaged in sexual abuse in a confinement facility, those who have been convicted of terrorism or related crimes, individuals convicted of felonies directly related to this position, and those who fail to meet firearms certification requirements.

Application Procedures

Apply online through this posting website; paper applications are no longer accepted. We will communicate via the email you provided. If you require reasonable accommodation for the application process, contact Human Resources, and possible accommodation instructions will be provided if you are invited to an assessment.

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 accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Drug‑Free Workplace

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