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Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC)

AOCI CORRECTION OFFICER

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC), Lima, Ohio, United States, 45807

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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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