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
- Assuring assigned area is clean, safe, and secure
- 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
What’s in it for you:
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! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
- Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
- Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth/Adoption leave
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
- OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
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.
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Application Procedures:
To be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)
Qualifications
High school diploma or G.E.D.; must have valid driver’s license for positions assigned to transportation section &/or requires commercial driver’s license to drive vehicles qualifying as commercial.