RCI CORRECTION OFFICER

RCI CORRECTION OFFICER (250004VC)Job Description - RCI CORRECTION OFFICER (250004VC)OrganizationRehabilitation & Correction - Ross Correctional InstitutionAgency Contact Name and Information: DRC.RCIRecruit@drc.ohio.gov / 740-702-3584 / Anna.Zimmerman@drc.ohio.govWork LocationRoss Correctional Institution16149 State Route 104Chillicothe 45601-5411Primary LocationUnited States of America, Ohio, Ross County, ChillicotheCompensationStep 1: $24.16 per hour. Step 2 (after 6 months): $24.86 per hour. Additional earnings: $0.60 per hour for 2nd or 3rd shift.ScheduleFull-timeUnionOCSEAPrimary Job SkillCorrectionsTechnical SkillsCommunicationsCorrectionsCriminology/Criminal JusticeLaw EnforcementSecurityProfessional SkillsEthics and ValuesListeningSituational AwarenessTeamworkObservationAgency OverviewWho 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 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.ResponsibilitiesMaintain control of the institution to provide safety and security for the facility, inmates, staff, and the general public by enforcing rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.Supervise and direct inmate activity in assigned areas of the facility/institution.Assure the assigned area is clean, safe, and secure.Monitor and operate security controls, equipment, and computers.Operate automotive vehicles in perimeter security and 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.BenefitsAt the State of Ohio, 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 the Total Rewards website. The benefits package includes:Medical CoverageFree 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 & 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.QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED. Must have a valid driver's license for positions assigned to the transportation section and/or a commercial driver's license if required to drive commercial vehicles. Applicants for positions in the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction must also successfully pass a correction officer assessment or have completed the assessment within the past 24 months, or be current employees who were previously certified in the position of correction officer. Probationary period is 365 days.Job Skills:Corrections, Communications, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, and Security.Ethics and Values, Listening, Observation, Situational Awareness, and Teamwork.Supplemental InformationThe Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco‑free workplace.Prohibited HiringIndividuals under a federal or state weapons disability. This position requires firearms certification/recertification and use; Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in a community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent; Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism; Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior (example: individuals convicted of a felony involving fraud, deceit, or theft from holding a position that has substantial management or control over the property of a state agency).Helpful TipsApplication Procedures:To be considered for this position, you must apply online through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)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.ADA StatementOhio 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.Drug‑Free WorkplaceThe State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39), and as outlined in the posting.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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