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OSP Correction Officer at STATE OF OHIO

Posted in Police/Fire/Emergency 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Youngstown, Ohio





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 agency, please visit our website at
www.drc.ohio.gov

 

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!


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

Helpful Tips

 

Application
Procedures:

In order 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.



 





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.





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