FMC Correction Officer
Company: Ohio Department of Commerce
Location: Columbus
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
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. Our staff
embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social
behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the
treatment of others.
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.
To learn more about our Institution, please visit our website at
www.drc.ohio.gov/aoci
To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at
www.drc.ohio.gov
For questions, please email
DRC.FMCRecruit@odrc.state.oh.us
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 $22.02 and
will move to step 2 $22.66 after 6 months employment.
Earn an additional .60 per hour working 2nd or 3rd shift
What's in it for you:
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 Total Rewards website! Our
benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered
through the Ohio Med PPO plan.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one
year of continuous service.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth/Adoption leave
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The
employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.
The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's
salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation
The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary
retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation
website for more information.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model
Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is
committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable
accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment
opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Helpful Tips
Application Procedures:
To be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through
this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)
When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be
sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications
outlined on this job posting.
We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience,
education, and training in the job selection process if you do not
provide it in your on-line application.
You can check the state of your application by signing into your
profile on this website.
We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your
profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application
process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper
arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific
instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to
an assessment.
Qualifications
High school diploma or G.E.D.; must have valid driver's license for
positions assigned to transportation section &/or requires
commercial driver's license to drive vehicles qualifying as
commercial. 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.
Job Skills: Corrections, Communications, Criminology/Criminal
Justice, Law Enforcement, and Security, Ethics and Values,
Listening, Observation, Situational Awareness, and Teamwork
Keywords: Ohio Department of Commerce, Columbus , FMC Correction Officer, Other , Columbus, Ohio
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