LOCI CORRECTION OFFICER

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC); London (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) is hiring a full-time Correction Officer at the London Correctional Institution in Ohio. This critical role involves maintaining the safety and security of the facility, supervising inmate activities, and ensuring the cleanliness of assigned areas.

Candidates should possess a high school diploma or G.E.D., a valid driver's license, and have passed a correction officer assessment within the last 24 months. Ideal skills include teamwork, situational awareness, and ethics.

Qualifications

• Must have successfully passed the correction officer assessment or completed it within the past 24 months.
• Applicable probationary period of 365 days.

Responsibilities

• Maintain control of the institution for the safety and security of the facility.
• Supervise inmate activity in assigned areas.
• Ensure assigned area is clean, safe, and secure.
• Conduct inmate counts, security rounds, and searches.
• Monitor security controls, equipment, and computers.

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.

Tools

Commercial driver's license

Driver's license

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 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
• Completing required reports and serving on committees
• Preventing escapes or incidents which threaten security
• When necessary, using 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 for positions assigned to transportation section
• Commercial driver's license if required to drive vehicles qualifying as commercial
• Must have successfully passed the correction officer assessment or completed the assessment within the past 24 months
• Applicable probationary period of 365 days

Job Skills

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

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction – London Correctional Institution

Work Location

London Correctional Institute, United States of America – OHIO – Madison County – London

Schedule

Full-time