Correction Officer

Job Description - MCI CORRECTION OFFICER (250009BN) MCI CORRECTION OFFICER (250009BN) ## Organization: Rehabilitation & Correction - Marion Correctional Institution Agency Contact Name and Information: [email protected]/ 740-251-5222/debra.[email protected] ## Work Location : 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