CCI CORRECTION OFFICER

Correction Officer responsibilities include maintaining control of the institution, supervising and directing inmate activity, and assuring assigned areas are clean and secure. Requirements include a high school diploma or G.E.D. and a valid driver's license. Newly hired Correction Officers will be hired at step 1 $24.16 and will move to step 2 $24.86 after 6 months employment.

Requirements

• Maintaining control of the institution to provide for safety and security of the facility, inmates, staff, and general public
• Supervising and directing 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
• Uses physical force, unarmed self-defense, firearms, or other force to detain or secure inmates

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)