Socf Correction Officer

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction - Southern Ohio Correctional Facility

Ongoing

Southern Ohio Correctional Facility
1724 State Route 728
Lucasville 45648

United States of America-OHIO-Scioto County-Lucasville

24.16

Full-time

Classified

OCSEA

Corrections

Communications, Corrections, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Security

Ethics and Values, Listening, Situational Awareness, Teamwork, Observation

Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. The Department has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision.

Are You Ready?

We are interested in candidates beginning a career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.

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
• 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

Newly hired Correction Officer will be hired at step 1 $ 24.16 and will move to step 2 $ 24.86 after 6 months of employment.

Earn an additional $0.60 per hour working 2nd or 3rd shift

At the State of Ohio, we provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, paid time off, and retirement options. Eligibility details are provided by the Agency Contact above.

High school diploma or G.E.D.; valid driver's license for positions assigned to transportation or requires a commercial driver’s license for vehicles qualifying as commercial. Applicants must also pass a correction officer assessment or have completed one within the past 24 months, or be current employees who have previously been certified as correction officers. Probationary period is 365 days.

Job

Skills:

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

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace. The Department is prohibited from hiring individuals under a weapons disability. This position requires firearms certification/recertification and use; individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or confinement facility; those with certain criminal adjudications; and certain terrorism-related convictions are disqualified.

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Application Procedures:
To be considered for this position, apply online. We will communicate via the email provided in your profile and application. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana. This position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy.