Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC)
AOCI CORRECTION OFFICER
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC), Lima, Ohio, United States, 45807
What You'll Do
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 that the assigned area is clean, safe, and secure
Monitor and operate security controls, equipment, and computers
Operate automotive vehicles in perimeter security and transport inmates
Conduct inmate counts, security rounds, and searches
Complete required reports and serve on committees
Prevent escapes or incidents that 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 six months of employment. Earn an additional $0.60 per hour working 2nd or 3rd shift.
High‑school diploma or G.E.D.; must have a valid driver’s license for positions assigned to the transportation sector. Commercial driver’s license required if the position involves operating vehicles qualifying as commercial. Applicants must successfully pass the Correction Officer assessment or have completed it within the past 24 months; or be current employees with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction who have previously been certified in the position of correction officer. Probationary period: 365 days.
Job Skills
Corrections
Communications
Criminology/Criminal Justice
Law Enforcement
Security
Ethics and Values
Listening
Observation
Situational Awareness
Teamwork
Organization Rehabilitation & Correction – Allen/Oakwood Correctional Institution
Agency Contact Information DRC.AOCIRecruit@drc.ohio.gov / 567‑242‑2361 Amy.Ford@drc.ohio.gov
Unposting Date Ongoing
Work Location Allen Correctional Institute
Primary Location United States of America – OHIO – Allen County – Lima
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 Who We Are… 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.
What We Do… 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 by 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.
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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 that the assigned area is clean, safe, and secure
Monitor and operate security controls, equipment, and computers
Operate automotive vehicles in perimeter security and transport inmates
Conduct inmate counts, security rounds, and searches
Complete required reports and serve on committees
Prevent escapes or incidents that 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 six months of employment. Earn an additional $0.60 per hour working 2nd or 3rd shift.
High‑school diploma or G.E.D.; must have a valid driver’s license for positions assigned to the transportation sector. Commercial driver’s license required if the position involves operating vehicles qualifying as commercial. Applicants must successfully pass the Correction Officer assessment or have completed it within the past 24 months; or be current employees with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction who have previously been certified in the position of correction officer. Probationary period: 365 days.
Job Skills
Corrections
Communications
Criminology/Criminal Justice
Law Enforcement
Security
Ethics and Values
Listening
Observation
Situational Awareness
Teamwork
Organization Rehabilitation & Correction – Allen/Oakwood Correctional Institution
Agency Contact Information DRC.AOCIRecruit@drc.ohio.gov / 567‑242‑2361 Amy.Ford@drc.ohio.gov
Unposting Date Ongoing
Work Location Allen Correctional Institute
Primary Location United States of America – OHIO – Allen County – Lima
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 Who We Are… 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.
What We Do… 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 by 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.
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