MANCI CORRECTION OFFICER

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Free dental, vision and life insurance

Paid time off including 11 paid holidays

Childbirth, adoption, foster care leave

Education and development opportunities

Public retirement systems

Job summary

A state correctional institution in Mansfield, Ohio, is seeking a Correction Officer to maintain safety and security within the facility. Responsibilities include supervising inmate activity, conducting counts and rounds, and enforcing policies. Candidates should have a high-school diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and successfully pass a correction officer assessment. This full-time position offers a starting compensation of $24.16 per hour with additional benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license, and may need a commercial driver’s license for certain positions.
• Must pass the correction officer assessment or have completed it within the last 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Maintain control of the institution to ensure safety and security.
• Supervise and direct inmate activity.
• Conduct inmate counts and security rounds.
• Complete required reports and serve on committees.

Skills

Corrections

Communications

Criminology/Criminal Justice

Law Enforcement

Security

Ethics and Values

Listening

Situational Awareness

Teamwork

Observation

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Job description

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction – Mansfield Correctional Institution

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Work Location

Mansfield Correctional Inst, 1150 North Main Street, Mansfield, 44905, Ohio

Primary Location

United States of America – Ohio – Richland County – Mansfield

Compensation: $24.16 per hour

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

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.

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.

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
• Assuring assigned area is clean, safe, and secure
• Monitoring and operating security controls, equipment, and computers
• Operating automotive vehicles in perimeter security and transporting 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

Newly hired Correction Officer will be hired at step 1 ($24.16) and will move to step 2 ($24.86) after 6 months of employment.

Earn an additional $0.60 per hour working 2nd or 3rd shift.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees. Benefits include:

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums after the completion of the 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 (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The agency contact listed above will provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

High‑school diploma or GED; must have a valid driver’s license for positions assigned to transportation section and/or a commercial driver’s license for commercial vehicles. Applicants for positions in the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction must also successfully pass the correction officer assessment or have completed the assessment within the past 24 months; or be current employees with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction who have previously been certified as a correction officer. Probationary period is 365 days.

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

Supplemental Information

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

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction prohibits hiring individuals under a federal or state weapons disability, individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility, individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for terrorism, and individuals convicted of a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior.

Helpful Tips

To be considered for this position, apply online through the posting website. Paper applications are not accepted.

We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile. Be sure to check your email often.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, contact the Human Resources Office.

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 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). This position may be subject to additional restrictions under the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39).