RCI CORRECTION OFFICER
Ohio Department of Administrative ServicesChillicothe, Ohio, United States
Posted January 15, 2026
46240 - 47580 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) delivers centralized, cost‑effective services to state agencies, boards, commissions, local governments, and universities, enabling them to better serve Ohio citizens. With over 40 program areas, DAS provides expertise in information technology, procurement, human resources, real‑estate planning, EEO/Diversity, finance, printing, mail, and public‑policy administration, while also applying Lean/Six Sigma and project‑management methodologies to improve processes. Its collaborative culture integrates specialized support and innovative solutions, ensuring seamless delivery across the state’s public sector. DAS’s commitment to quality, efficiency, and workforce inclusion distinguishes it as a trusted partner for Ohio’s government operations.
Job Description
The Correction Officer responsibilities include: maintaining control of the institution, supervising and directing inmate activity, assuring assigned area is clean, safe, and secure, monitoring and operating security controls, equipment, and computers, operating automotive vehicles, conducting inmate counts, security rounds, and searches, completing required reports, and serving on committees.
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 is 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)