Correction Officer - MACI

Madison Correctional Institution • 1851 State Route 56, London, OH 43140 • Classified, full-time, permanent • Union: OCSEA • Contact: DRC.MACIRecruit@drc.ohio.gov or 740-206-5143

About the role

Guided by the mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction operates safe, secure, and humane correctional facilities while providing rehabilitative treatment and programming. Correction Officers enforce rules and regulations, supervise inmates, maintain facility security, and serve as role models for pro-social behavior.

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

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 (CDL) 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 DRC employee previously certified as a Correction Officer
• Probationary period: 365 days

Skills

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

Pay

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

Schedule

Permanent, full-time. Work hours vary.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after eligibility period
• Paid time off: vacation, personal leave, 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 multiple factors; the agency contact can provide specifics for this position.

Additional requirements

• Pre-employment drug testing: All final applicants must submit to urinalysis for illegal drug use. A positive test disqualifies the applicant. Federal ATF regulations prohibit firearm/ammunition possession by anyone who uses marijuana, including medical marijuana; medical marijuana is not a valid explanation for a positive test.
• Pre-employment background investigation: Criminal background check required. Individual assessment of prior convictions will be conducted before any exclusion.
• Hiring prohibitions: The department cannot hire individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification; those who have engaged in sexual abuse in a confinement facility or been adjudicated/convicted of sexual activity facilitated by force or without consent; those convicted of soliciting or supporting terrorism or money laundering for terrorism; and those convicted of a felony with a direct correlation to the position (e.g., fraud, deceit, theft for a role with substantial management/control over state agency property).

Workplace policies

• Tobacco-free workplace
• Drug-free workplace: prohibits use of marijuana (recreational/non-medical cannabis); position may be subject to additional restrictions under State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39)
• Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State committed to access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodation under the ADA and applicable laws