Correctional Officer jobs in Ohio

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:

• Individuals 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 the 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.)

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.02 - $28.96 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

Work Location: In person