Job description
The Correction Officer responsibilities include:
Correction Officers who separated employment with Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) who are rehired into the Correction Officer classification will be placed in the same step in the pay range that the employee was in at the time the employee separated employment.
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
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
Deferred Compensation
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.
Helpful Tips
Application Procedures:
To be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)
When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.
We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education, and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application.
You can check the state of your application by signing into your profile on this website.
We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment.
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.
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.
Probationary period is 365 days.
Knowledge of custody, safety & security measures for detention of adult felons or consumers who are criminally insane in controlled environment*; institution regulations governing custody operations*; addition & subtraction. Basic skill in operation of personal computer & computerized security & surveillance equipment, restraining devices, safety equipment, firearms & riot control equipment*; operation of transport vehicles; unarmed self-defense*. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables within familiar context; complete routine forms; demonstrate basic computer knowledge; demonstrate physical fitness. (*) Developed after employment.
You Also Need to Know
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:
Background Check Information
Pre-Employment Background Investigation:
The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to an appointment to test for illegal drug use. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year. "Not applicable to current state employees".
This position is also subject to Federal Alcohol. Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) regulations that prohibit someone to carry, transport, or otherwise possess firearm(s) and/or ammunition from consuming marijuana, including medical marijuana. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test for final applicants in this position.
Apply on www.creers.ohio.gov
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $22.02 - $28.96 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $22.02 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $22.02 - $28.96 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.02 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
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