RCI CORRECTION OFFICER

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 :

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.
• Completing required reports and serving on committees.
• Preventing escapes or incidents which threaten security.
• When necessary, using physical force, unarmed self-defense, firearms, or other force to detain or secure inmates.

Newly hired Correction Officer will be hired at step 1 $23.12 and will move to step 2 $23.79 after 6 months employment. Earn an additional .60 per hour working 2nd or 3rd shift.

Minimum 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.

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