NERC CORRECTION OFFICER

Job Description - NERC CORRECTION OFFICER (250004V2)

NERC CORRECTION OFFICER ( 250004V2 )

Organization Rehabilitation & Correction - Northeast Re-Integration Center Agency Contact Name and Information: View email address on click.appcast.io /View phone number on click.appcast.io/View email address on click.appcast.io Unposting Date Ongoing Work Location Northeast Reintegration Center 2675 East 30th Cleveland 44115‑5943 Primary Location United States of America‑OHIO‑Cuyahoga County‑Cleveland Compensation: $24.16 Schedule Full‑time Union: OCSEA Primary Job Skill Corrections Technical Skills Communications, Corrections, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Security Professional Skills Ethics and Values, Listening, Situational Awareness, Teamwork, Observation Agency Overview Who We Are… 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. What We Do… 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. What You’ll Do Maintain control of the institution to provide safety and security for the facility, inmates, staff, and the 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. Why Work for the State of Ohio At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. Qualifications High school diploma or G.E.D.; must have a valid driver’s license for positions assigned to transportation section and/or a commercial driver’s license to drive vehicles qualifying as commercial. Applicants for positions in Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction must also successfully pass a correction officer assessment or have completed such an assessment 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, and Security Ethics and Values, Listening, Observation, Situational Awareness, and Teamwork Supplemental Information The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco‑free workplace. Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability, who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility, who have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent, who have been convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, or who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior are prohibited from hiring. Helpful Tips Application Procedures: To be considered for this position, you must apply online through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.) We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment. ADA Statement 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 and 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. Drug‑Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39), and as outlined in the posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Ohio