Nerc Correction Officer

Job Overview

NERC Correction Officer at the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) – responsible for maintaining control and ensuring safety and security of the institution, inmates, staff, and public.

• Enforce rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to maintain safety and security.
• Supervise and direct inmate activity in assigned areas of the facility.
• Assure assigned area is clean, safe, and secure.
• Monitor and operate security controls, equipment, and computers.
• Operate automotive vehicles in perimeter security and transport inmates.
• Conduct inmate counts, security rounds, and searches.
• Complete required reports and serve on committees.
• Prevent escapes or incidents that threaten security.
• When necessary, use physical force, unarmed self‑defense, firearms, or other force to detain or secure inmates.

High school diploma or G.E.D.; must have a valid driver’s license. Positions assigned to transportation section may require a commercial driver’s license. Applicants must successfully pass the correction officer assessment within the past 24 months or be a current ODRC employee previously certified in the correction officer position. Probationary period is 365 days.

Step 1 salary: $24.16 per hour. After 6 months of employment, move to Step 2 salary: $24.86 per hour. Earn an additional $0.60 per hour when working 2nd or 3rd shift.

Full‑time.

Northeast Reintegration Center, Cleveland, OH.