Correction Officer

Job Description - MCI CORRECTION OFFICER (250009BN)

MCI CORRECTION OFFICER (250009BN)

Organization: Rehabilitation & Correction - Marion Correctional Institution

Agency Contact Name and Information: DRC.MCIRecruit@drc.ohio.gov/ 740-251-5222/debra.owens@drc.ohio.gov

Work Location

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Marion Correctional Institute

940 Marion-Williamsport Road

Marion 43302

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Marion County-Marion

Compensation: 24.16

Schedule: Full-time

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Corrections

Technical Skills: Communications, Corrections, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Security

Professional Skills: Ethics and Values, Listening, Situational Awareness, Teamwork, Observation

Agency Overview

Who We Are...

Guided by a single mission "To reduce recidivism among those we touch," the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change.

What We Do...

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

Job Description

Are You Ready?

We 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 Do:

The Correction Officer responsibilities include:

Maintaining 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

Newly hired Correction Officer will be hired at step 1 $24.16 and will move to step 2 $24.86 after 6 months employment.

Earn an additional .60 per hour working 2nd or 3rd shift

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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