NCI CORRECTION OFFICER

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Free Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Education and Development Opportunities

Public Retirement Systems

Job summary

An Ohio state agency is looking for a Correction Officer to ensure the safety and security of the facility. Responsibilities include supervising inmates, monitoring security equipment, and conducting inmate counts. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and pass a correction officer assessment. Benefits include medical coverage, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. The position offers a competitive hourly wage with shift differentials.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required for transportation section.
• Must pass correction officer assessment or be a current employee certified in the position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain control of the institution for safety and security.
• Supervise inmate activity.
• Monitor and operate security controls.
• Conduct inmate counts and security rounds.

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

Overview

Job Description - NCI Correction Officer (250004V0). Organization: Rehabilitation & Correction - Noble Correctional Institution. Unposting Date: Ongoing. Work Location: Noble Correctional Institute, 15708 McConnelsville Road, Caldwell 43724. Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Noble County-Caldwell. 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.

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 and Schedule

Compensation: 24.16 per hour. Newly hired Correction Officer will be hired at step 1 $24.16 and will move to step 2 $24.86 after 6 months employment. Earn an additional .60 per hour working 2nd or 3rd shift.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; must have valid driver’s license for positions assigned to transportation section and/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

Benefits

• 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.

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.)

Application Procedures

To be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.) We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation 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 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.