Osp Correction Officer

Job Description - OSP CORRECTION OFFICER (250004V9)

OSP CORRECTION OFFICER (250004V9)

Agency Contact Name and Information: DRC.OSPRecruito.gov / 234‑719‑5055 / Renee.

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Ongoing

Ohio State Penitentiary 878 Coitsville‑Hubbard Road Youngstown 44505

United States of America-OHIO-Mahoning County-Youngstown

Compensation: $24.16

Full-time

Union: OCSEA

Corrections

Technical

Skills:

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

Professional

Skills:

Ethics and Values, Listening, Situational Awareness, Teamwork, Observation

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.

We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

As a Correction Officer you will:

• Maintain 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 employment.

Earn an additional $0.60 per hour working 2nd or 3rd shift.

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
• 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) and 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.

High school diploma or G.E.D.; must have a valid driver's license for positions assigned to transportation section and/or requires a commercial driver's license to drive vehicles qualifying as commercial. Applicants for positions in the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction must also successfully pass the correction officer assessment or have successfully completed the assessment within the past 24 months; or applicants must be current employees with Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction who have previously been certified in the position of correction officer.

Probationary period is 365 days.

• Corrections
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