Correctional Workshop Specialist; CDL

Correctional Workshop Specialist (CDL)

Job Opportunity and Duties:

• Works under direction and requires considerable knowledge of correctional workshop operating policies and procedures of the Ohio Penal Industries (OPI) shop.
• Oversees work of incarcerated individuals assigned to the OPI workshop and/or engaged in service delivery.
• Provides security and custody of incarcerated individuals.
• Trains incarcerated individuals in proper work methods, equipment operation and/or safety practices in the assigned area.
• Enforces institutional rules and regulations.
• Maintains control of supplies, equipment, and tools (e.g., issues and records daily tool and chemical usage, inventory supplies).
• Assigns and reviews work (e.g., schedules incarcerated individuals; monitors and evaluates work performed and completes quality control check).
• Ensures quality control specifications of products.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports of workshop activities.
• Inputs data into manufacturing system as assigned, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
• Oversees equipment maintenance (e.g., schedules routine and preventative maintenance) and/or workshop cleaning.
• Escorts and/or transports incarcerated individuals.
• Oversees shipping, receiving, storage and/or inventory of products and materials.
• Prepares and submits reports.
• Completes daily and month‑end inmate payroll, month‑end Earned Credit report, inmate performance evaluations (e.g., annual and special), and weekly inspection report.
• Performs other related duties and security functions as assigned.
• Attends in‑service trainings.
• Works on special projects and committees.
• Assists with ACA (e.g., institutional and OPI) files.
• May be utilized in any other OPI shop due to staff shortage and/or extenuating circumstances.
• Must conduct themselves professionally, and in a law‑abiding manner at all times and in accordance with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Standards of Employee Conduct.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Specific

Minimum Qualification:

Class A Commercial Driver’s License required.

Formal education in arithmetic that includes fractions, decimals & percentages; 18 months training or 18 months experience in providing work direction to employees or a work crew, 3 months training or 3 months experience in employee training & development.

• Or, for positions assigned to asbestos abatement program, successful completion of the following courses: asbestos building inspection initial course, asbestos management planner initial course & asbestos abatement project supervisor initial course per EPA regulations Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (i.e., AHERA), CRF
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• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job

Skills:

Corrections

Organization: Rehabilitation & Correction - Operation Support Center

Agency Contact Name and Information: Cheryl.

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Unposting Date: Jan 15, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location: DRC Central Office-Madison

Primary

Location:

United States of America, OHIO, Madison County, London

Compensation: $21.97

Schedule: Full‑time

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Corrections

Technical

Skills:

Customer Service, Management, Purchasing, Stores, Inventory, Sales

Professional

Skills:

Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Creativity, Developing Others, Leading Others

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. Our staff embrace these core values and serve as role models for pro‑social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website .ohio.gov

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!

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Other

Industries: Government Administration