Correction Officer - CRC

Work Location: 11271 State Route 762, Orient, Ohio 43146. Schedule: Permanent full-time, hours vary. Union: OCSEA. Contact: DRC.CRCRecruit@drc.ohio.gov or 614-585-5016; Jenny.Gail@drc.ohio.gov.

About the role

Guided by the mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction operates a safe, secure, and humane correctional environment focused on rehabilitative treatment and programming. Staff serve as role models for pro-social behavior, conveying dignity and respect. The agency aims to protect the public by helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive community members.

Responsibilities

• 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 the 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

Pay

• Starting rate (Step 1): $24.88 per hour
• Step 2 after 6 months of employment: $25.61 per hour
• Shift differential: additional $0.60 per hour for 2nd or 3rd shift

Schedule

Permanent full-time position. Work hours vary; may include 2nd or 3rd shift assignments.

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 (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Benefits eligibility depends on a number of factors; the agency contact can provide specific information for this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Valid driver’s license required for positions assigned to transportation section and/or requiring a commercial driver’s license to operate commercial vehicles
• Must successfully pass the correction officer assessment, or have successfully completed the assessment within the past 24 months, or be a current Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction employee previously certified as a correction officer
• Probationary period: 365 days

Additional requirements

• Pre-employment drug testing: all final applicants tentatively selected must submit to urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment; a positive test disqualifies the applicant. This position is subject to Federal ATF regulations prohibiting anyone who consumes marijuana (including medical marijuana) from carrying, transporting, or possessing firearms/ammunition. Medical marijuana is not a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test.
• Pre-employment background investigation: final applicant must undergo a criminal background check; an individual assessment of prior convictions will be made before any exclusion.
• Hiring prohibitions: the department cannot hire individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification; individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a confinement facility or been adjudicated/convicted of sexual activity facilitated by force or without consent; individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering for terrorism; individuals convicted of or pleading guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior (e.g., fraud, deceit, theft for positions with substantial management/control over state agency property).
• Tobacco-free workplace.

Skills

• Corrections
• Communications
• Criminology/Criminal Justice
• Law Enforcement
• Security
• Ethics and Values
• Listening
• Observation
• Situational Awareness
• Teamwork