LORCI CORRECTION OFFICER

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Valid driver's license for positions assigned to transportation section
• Commercial driver's license to drive vehicles qualifying as commercial
• Correction officer assessment or have successfully completed assessment within past 24 months
• Probationary period of 365 days

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)