Correctional Workshop Specialist

Ohio Department of Commerce
Lima, Ohio 45807 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 08, 2026
  • Full Time
  • CORRECTIONS
  • Public Safety
  • Summary

    What You'll Do:

    Requires considerable knowledge of correctional workshop operating policies and procedures of the Ohio Penal Industries (OPI) shop

    • Oversees work of incarcerated individuals assigned to the OPI workshop and/or engaged in service delivery

    • Provides security and custody of incarcerated individuals

    • Trains incarcerated individuals in proper work methods, equipment operation and/or safety practices in the assigned area

    • Enforces institution rules and regulations

    • Maintains control of supplies, equipment, and tools (e.g., issues and records daily tool and chemical usage, inventory supplies)

    • Assigns and reviews work (e.g., schedules incarcerated individuals; monitors and evaluates work performed and completes quality control check)

    • Ensures quality control specifications of products

    • Prepares and maintains records and reports of workshop activities

    • Inputs data into manufacturing system as assigned, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).

    • Oversees equipment maintenance (e.g., schedules routine and preventative maintenance) and/or workshop cleaning

    • Escorts and/or transports incarcerated individuals

    • Oversees shipping, receiving, storage and/or inventory of products and materials

    • Prepares and submits reports

    • Completes daily and month-end inmate payroll, month-end Earned Credit report, inmate performance evaluations (e.g., annual and special), and weekly inspection report.

    • Performs other related duties and security functions

    • Attends in-service trainings

    • Works on special projects and committees

    • Assists with ACA (e.g., institutional and OPI) files

    • May be utilized in any other OPI shop due to staff shortage and/or extenuating circumstances

    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    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
    • Free 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.

    Qualifications

    Formal education in arithmetic that includes fractions, decimals & percentages; 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in providing work direction to employees or a work crew, 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in employee training & development.

    -Or, for positions assigned to asbestos abatement program, successful completion of the following courses: asbestos building inspection initial course, asbestos management planner initial course & asbestos abatement project supervisor initial course per EPA regulations Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (i.e., AHERA), CRF763 Sub Part E.

    -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

    Job Skills: Corrections, Customer Service, Management, Purchasing, Stores, Inventory, Sales, Basic Documentation, Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Creativity, Developing Others & Leading Others
  • Job Description

    What You'll Do:

    Requires considerable knowledge of correctional workshop operating policies and procedures of the Ohio Penal Industries (OPI) shop

    • Oversees work of incarcerated individuals assigned to the OPI workshop and/or engaged in service delivery

    • Provides security and custody of incarcerated individuals

    • Trains incarcerated individuals in proper work methods, equipment operation and/or safety practices in the assigned area

    • Enforces institution rules and regulations

    • Maintains control of supplies, equipment, and tools (e.g., issues and records daily tool and chemical usage, inventory supplies)

    • Assigns and reviews work (e.g., schedules incarcerated individuals; monitors and evaluates work performed and completes quality control check)

    • Ensures quality control specifications of products

    • Prepares and maintains records and reports of workshop activities

    • Inputs data into manufacturing system as assigned, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).

    • Oversees equipment maintenance (e.g., schedules routine and preventative maintenance) and/or workshop cleaning

    • Escorts and/or transports incarcerated individuals

    • Oversees shipping, receiving, storage and/or inventory of products and materials

    • Prepares and submits reports

    • Completes daily and month-end inmate payroll, month-end Earned Credit report, inmate performance evaluations (e.g., annual and special), and weekly inspection report.

    • Performs other related duties and security functions

    • Attends in-service trainings

    • Works on special projects and committees

    • Assists with ACA (e.g., institutional and OPI) files

    • May be utilized in any other OPI shop due to staff shortage and/or extenuating circumstances

    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    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
    • Free 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.

    Qualifications

    Formal education in arithmetic that includes fractions, decimals & percentages; 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in providing work direction to employees or a work crew, 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in employee training & development.

    -Or, for positions assigned to asbestos abatement program, successful completion of the following courses: asbestos building inspection initial course, asbestos management planner initial course & asbestos abatement project supervisor initial course per EPA regulations Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (i.e., AHERA), CRF763 Sub Part E.

    -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

    Job Skills: Corrections, Customer Service, Management, Purchasing, Stores, Inventory, Sales, Basic Documentation, Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Creativity, Developing Others & Leading Others
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