OSP CORRECTION OFFICER

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

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) is seeking a Correction Officer to maintain safety and security within the Ohio State Penitentiary, located in Youngstown. The role involves supervising inmate activities and ensuring the cleanliness and safety of the facility.

Compensation starts at $24.88/hour, with an increase after 6 months. Applicants must have a high school diploma, valid driver's license, and pass a correction officer assessment.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license for transportation positions; a commercial driver's license is required to operate commercial vehicles.
• Must pass the correction officer assessment or be a previously certified correction officer.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and security of the facility, staff, and inmates.
• Supervise inmate activity and conduct counts, rounds, and searches.
• Operate vehicles and monitor security controls as necessary.

Skills

Corrections

Law enforcement

Ethics and values

Situational awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

What You'll Do

• 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 the transportation of inmates.
• Conduct inmate counts, security rounds, and searches.
• Complete required reports and serve on committees.
• Prevent escapes or incidents that threaten security.
• When necessary, use 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 per hour and will move to step 2 $25.61 per hour after 6 months of employment. Earn an additional $0.60 per hour working 2nd or 3rd shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license for transportation section positions; a commercial driver's license is required to operate commercial vehicles.
• Must successfully pass the correction officer assessment or have completed the assessment within the past 24 months. Existing DRC employees who have been previously certified as correction officers are also eligible.
• Probationary period of 365 days.

Job Skills

• Corrections, communications, criminology/criminal justice, law enforcement, and security.
• Ethics and values, listening, observation, situational awareness, teamwork.

Work Details

• Location: Ohio State Penitentiary, Mahoning County, Youngstown, OH.
• Schedule: Full‑time.
• Classified Indicator: Classified.
• Union: OCSEA.