LECI CORRECTION OFFICER

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LECI CORRECTION OFFICER (250004UR)

Organization Agency Contact: View email address on click.appcast.io Location Lebanon Correctional Institute, 3791 State Route 63, Lebanon, 45036, United States (Ohio, Warren County) Posting Information Unposting Date: Ongoing 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 Compensation: Step 1 $24.16; Step 2 $24.86 (after 6 months); plus $0.60 per hour on 2nd or 3rd shift 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. Responsibilities Maintain control of the institution to provide 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 transport 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. Qualifications High school diploma or G.E.D. Valid driver’s license; commercial driver’s license required for transportation duties. Successfully pass correction officer assessment or completed assessment within past 24 months; or current employee of Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction with previous certification. Probationary period of 365 days. Knowledge of corrections, communications, criminology/criminal justice, law enforcement, security, ethics and values, listening, observation, situational awareness, and teamwork. Benefits Medical coverage Free dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums after eligibility period Paid time off (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, etc.) Public retirement systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation) Supplemental Information The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco‑free workplace. Privacy and Eligibility The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring individuals under a federal or state weapons disability, those who have engaged in sexual abuse in a confinement facility, those who have been convicted of terrorism or related crimes, individuals convicted of felonies directly related to this position, and those who fail to meet firearms certification requirements. Application Procedures Apply online through this posting website; paper applications are no longer accepted. We will communicate via the email you provided. If you require reasonable accommodation for the application process, contact Human Resources, and possible accommodation instructions will be provided 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 accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. Drug‑Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis. This position may have 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