FMC CORRECTION OFFICER

ResponsibilitiesMaintaining control of the institution to provide for 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.Assuring assigned area is clean, safe, and secure.Monitoring and operating security controls, equipment, and computers.Operation of automotive vehicles in perimeter security and the transportation of inmates.Conducting inmate counts, security rounds, and searches.Completes required reports and serves on committees.Prevents escapes or incidents which threaten security.When necessary, uses physical force, unarmed self-defense, firearms, or other force to detain or secure inmates.CompensationNewly hired Correction Officer will be hired at step 1 $24.88 and will move to step 2 $25.61 after 6 months employment. Earn an additional .60 per hour working 2nd or 3rd shift.QualificationsHigh school diploma or G.E.D.Must have valid driver's license for positions assigned to transportation section & requirements of commercial driver's license to drive commercial vehicles.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.SkillsCorrectionsCommunicationsCriminology / Criminal JusticeLaw Enforcement / SecurityEthics and ValuesListeningObservationSituational AwarenessTeamworkLocation & ScheduleWork Location: Franklin Medical CenterSchedule: Full-timePrimary Location: United States of America - OHIO - Franklin County - ColumbusUnion: OCSEAClassified Indicator: Classified#J-18808-Ljbffr

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