RICI 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 holidays

Education and Development Opportunities

Public Retirement Systems

Job summary

A state government agency in Ohio is seeking a Correction Officer to ensure the safety and security of its facility. The role includes supervising inmate activities, enforcing regulations, and conducting security assessments. Applicants must have a high school diploma and a valid driver's license, and be able to pass a correction officer assessment. This position offers competitive pay starting at $24.16/per hour, with additional shifts providing further compensation. Benefits include medical coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license for transportation section positions.
• Must pass correction officer assessment or have certification.
• Probationary period of 365 days.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and security of the facility and inmates.
• Supervise and direct inmate activities in assigned areas.
• Monitor and operate security controls and equipment.
• Conduct inmate counts and security rounds.
• Complete reports and serve on committees.
• Use physical force or firearms when necessary.

Skills

Corrections

Communications

Criminology/Criminal Justice

Law Enforcement

Security

Ethics and Values

Listening

Situational Awareness

Teamwork

Observation

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Job Description - RICI CORRECTION OFFICER (250004VD)

RICI CORRECTION OFFICER (250004VD)

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction - Richland Correctional Institution

Agency Contact

Email: [e-mail] | Phone: [phone] | [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Work Location

Richland Correctional Inst 1001 Olivesburg Road, Mansfield, 44905

Primary Location

United States of America - OHIO - Richland County - Mansfield

Compensation

24.16

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

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.

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:

• Maintain 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.


• Assure assigned area is clean, safe, and secure.


• Monitor and operate security controls, equipment, and computers.


• Operate automotive vehicles in perimeter security and transportation of 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.

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 .60 per hour working 2nd or 3rd shift.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees*.

*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.

• 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)

Qualifications

High school diploma or G.E.D.; must have valid driver's license for positions assigned to the transportation section and/or require a commercial driver's license to drive vehicles qualifying as commercial. Applicants for positions in Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction must also successfully pass a 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.

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.)

Helpful Tips

Application Procedures:

To be considered for this position, you must apply online 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.