RCI CORRECTION OFFICER

RCI CORRECTION OFFICEROhio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC)Ross Correctional Institution, Ross County, Chillicothe, IllinoisWe are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you'll ever find with a work family that is second to none.What You'll DoMaintain 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.Assure 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.Job SkillsCorrections, communications, criminology/criminal justice, law enforcement, and security.Ethics and values, listening, observation, situational awareness, and teamwork.QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED.Valid driver's license; positions that involve transportation may require a commercial driver's license.Successfully pass the correction officer assessment within the past 24 months, or be a current ODRC employee who has been certified in the position.Probationary period of 365 days.CompensationStep 1: $24.16 per hour.Step 2: $24.86 per hour after 6 months of employment.Additional $0.60 per hour for 2nd or 3rd shift work.Employment DetailsSeniority level: Entry levelJob type: Full‑time, ClassifiedSchedule: Full‑time, with 2nd/3rd shift optionUnion: OCSEAJob function: OtherIndustries: Government administrationContactEmail: DRC.RCIRecruit@drc.ohio.gov / 740-702-3584 / Anna.Zimmerman@drc.ohio.gov#J-18808-Ljbffr

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