WCI 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; 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; completing required reports and serving on committees; preventing escapes or incidents which threaten security; using 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
• Pass 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 (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)