MACI CORRECTION OFFICER

About the role

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is seeking candidates for the position of Correction Officer. This role involves maintaining safety and security within the institution, supervising inmate activities, monitoring security controls, and conducting inmate counts and searches.

Responsibilities

• Maintain control of the institution to ensure safety and security
• Supervise and direct inmate activity in assigned areas
• Ensure assigned area is clean, safe, and secure
• Operate security controls, equipment, and computers
• Conduct inmate counts, security rounds, and searches
• Complete required reports and serve on committees
• Use physical force, unarmed self-defense, firearms, or other force as necessary

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license for positions in transportation section, and/or commercial driver’s license for vehicle operations
• Successfully passed correction officer assessment within the past 24 months, or currently employed with Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction with previous certification in correction officer position

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must be able to pass a drug screening
• Must be able to pass a physical fitness test

Skills

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

Benefits

• Probationary period of 365 days
• Starting salary at step 1: $24.88, moving to step 2: $25.61 after 6 months employment
• Additional .60 per hour for working 2nd or 3rd shift

Pay

• Starting salary at step 1: $24.88
• Moving to step 2: $25.61 after 6 months employment
• Additional .60 per hour for working 2nd or 3rd shift

Schedule

• Full-time

Contact

Agency Contact: DRC.MACIRecruit@drc.ohio.gov, 740-206-5143, Lindsay.Hood@drc.ohio.gov

Work Location

Madison Correctional Institute

Agency Overview

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction aims to reduce recidivism by providing rehabilitative treatment and programming in a safe, secure, and humane environment. They strive to protect the public and help individuals become productive members of their communities.