The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction seeks a Correction Lieutenant to supervise correction officers and ensure the safety and security of the institution and its population. The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and 2 years of training or experience in enforcing security measures for detention of felons or consumers who are criminally insane in a controlled environment, or equivalent experience.
Requirements
- Supervise correction officers and Correction Sergeants/Counselors
- Instruct and evaluate CO's
- Assign staff to posts
- Enforce post orders assignments
- Ensure CO's and correction sergeants/counselors are alert, attentive and properly placed at their respective posts
- Conduct surveillance security of institution and property
- Prevent escapes, apprehends escapees, and/or prevents incidents which threaten the security and safety of the facility/incarcerated population/staff or general public
- Makes constant rounds to inspect cells, shops, recreation areas, and dining rooms for cleanliness, compliance with safety regulations, possible contraband and general security
- Monitors and directs custody operations during movement of inmates to meals, infirmary, schools, worksites, and other locations
- Attends monthly unit meetings and assists the Correction Specialist in supervising Correction Officers in the unit in accordance with the unit plan
- Assists in supervising and/or arranging for the supervision of meaningful activities
- Assists in the development and enforcement of memorandums of understanding between service departments and the units; responds to the concerns of staff
- Ensures the availability and utilization of personnel protective equipment (PPE) for Correction Officers
- Responds to the needs of incarcerated persons
- Manages disputes and seeks resolution involving incarcerated population and reports complaints of abuse by employees
- Participates in team approach to unit planning, operation and problem solving; responds to emergencies and security alerts
- Gathers information and writes reports covering accidents, fires, and employee and inmate’s disciplinary actions
- Completes employee and incarcerated worker performance evaluations
- Schedules work assignments, population bed movement, meals, educational and recreational activities
- Serves on rules infraction board or other committees as required
- Ensures safety and security of equipment and supplies
- Makes periodic rounds
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
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
