TCI CORRECTION OFFICER

We invite you to start your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.ResponsibilitiesMaintain control of the institution to provide 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.Ensure 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.Compensation and Work ConditionsNewly hired Correction Officer will be hired at step 1 ($24.16) and move to step 2 ($24.86) after 6 months of employment.Earn an additional $0.60 per hour when working 2nd or 3rd shift.Probationary period is 365 days.QualificationsHigh school diploma or G.E.D.; valid driver's license for transportation positions and, where required, a commercial driver's license.Successfully pass the correction officer assessment or have completed the assessment within the past 24 months; or be a current employee of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction who has previously been certified as a correction officer.Valid driver's license and, if needed, a commercial driver's license.Job SkillsCorrectionsCommunicationsCriminology/Criminal JusticeLaw EnforcementSecurityEthics and ValuesListeningObservationSituational AwarenessTeamworkOrganizationRehabilitation & Correction - Trumbull Correctional InstitutionLocationWork Location: Trumbull Correctional InstPrimary Location: United States of America, OHIO, Trumbull County, LeavittsburgSchedule & UnionSchedule: Full‑timeUnion: OCSEAContact InformationFor more information, contact DRC.TCIRecruit@drc.ohio.gov or Renee.Hughley@drc.ohio.gov. Phone: 234‑308‑6460.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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