SCI CORRECTION OFFICER

State of Ohio; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 27,458 - 39,107; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Free Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid time off including vacations and holidays

Education and Development Opportunities

Public Retirement Systems

Job summary

A state government agency is seeking a Correction Officer in Lancaster, Ohio. This role involves maintaining safety and security in a correctional institution while supervising inmate activities. Applicants require a high school diploma and must successfully pass an assessment. The position offers a pay rate starting at $24.16 per hour with additional benefits including medical coverage and time off. A commitment to ethical standards and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required for transportation positions.
• Must pass correction officer assessment or be a current employee.

Responsibilities

• Maintain control of the institution for safety and security.
• Supervise inmate activity in assigned areas.
• Monitor security controls and equipment.
• 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 G.E.D.

Job description

Overview

SCI Correction Officer (250004VE)

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction - Southeastern Correctional Institution

Unposting Date

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Work Location

Southeastern Correctional Inst 5900 BIS Road, Lancaster 43130

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Fairfield County-Lancaster

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

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.

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/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

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 G.E.D.; must have valid driver's license for positions assigned to transportation section &/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

Why Work for the State of Ohio — We take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. A variety of quality, competitive benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees. Benefits include:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after 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, 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 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.

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. Check your email often.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office for proper arrangements. Otherwise, you will be given instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment.

ADA & Drug-Free Workplace

ADA: 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 prohibits the use of marijuana and may subject the position to additional restrictions under the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39).