Aoci Correction Officer

Overview

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!

• 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.
• Completes required reports and serves on committees.
• Prevents escapes or incidents which threaten security.
• When necessary, uses 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 for positions assigned to the transportation section and, if required, a commercial driver’s license to operate qualified commercial vehicles.
• Must have successfully passed the correction officer assessment or completed the assessment within the past 24 months; or be a current employee of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction who has previously been certified as a correction officer.
• Probationary period: 365 days.
• Step assignment: newly hired at step 1 ($24.88) and move to step 2 ($25.61) after 6 months of employment; earn an additional $0.60 per hour when working 2nd or 3rd shift.