Corrections Officers, Full & Part Time Positions

Organization Rehabilitation & Correction - Southern Ohio Correctional Facility
Unposting Date Ongoing
Work Location Southern Ohio Correctional Facility
1724 State Route 728
Lucasville 45648
Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Scioto County-Lucasville
Compensation 24.16
Schedule Full-time
Classified Indicator Classified
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 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.
Job Description 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
Why Work for the State of Ohio 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.
Qualifications 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
Supplemental Information 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.
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, 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. This position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

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