Corrections Officers, Full & Part Time Positions

Job Description - FMC CORRECTION OFFICER (250004UO)

FMC CORRECTION OFFICER ( 250004UO )

Rehabilitation & Correction - Franklin Medical Center

Franklin Medical Center 1990 Harmon Avenue Columbus 43223

Full-time

Union: Communications, Corrections, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Security

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 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.

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

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

Newly hired Correction Officer will be hired at step 1 $24.16 and will move to step 2 $24.86 after 6 months employment.

60 per hour working 2nd or 3rd shift

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

Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*High school diploma or G.must have valid driver's license for positions assigned to transportation section &/or requires commercial driver's license to drive vehicles qualifying as commercial. Applicants for positions in Ohio Department Of Rehabilitation & Correction must also successfully pass correction officer assessment or have successfully completed assessment within past 24 months; or applicants must be current employees with Ohio Department Of Rehabilitation & Correction who have previously been certified in position of correction officer. Job Skills: Corrections, Communications, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, and Security, Ethics and Values, Listening, Observation, Situational Awareness, and Teamwork

Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability. This position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;

Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; 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 th

Application Procedures:

To be considered for this position, you must apply on-line 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. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. 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.

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.

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