MACI CORRECTION OFFICER

Summary

What You'll DoMaintain control of the institution to provide safety and security of the facility, inmates, staff, and public by enforcing rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.Supervise and direct inmate activity in assigned areas of the facility/institution.Ensure the assigned area is clean, safe, and secure.Monitor and operate security controls, equipment, and computers.Operate automotive vehicles in perimeter security and transport inmates.Conduct inmate counts, security rounds, and searches.Complete required reports and serve on committees.Prevent escapes or incidents that threaten security.When necessary, use physical force, unarmed self‑defense, firearms, or other force to detain or secure inmates.Earn an additional $0.60 per hour when working 2nd or 3rd shift.Newly hired Correction Officers will be hired at step 1 ($24.88) and advance to step 2 ($25.61) after six months of employment. Probationary period: 365 days.QualificationsHigh school diploma or G.E.D.; valid driver's license required for transportation positions; commercial driver's license required for qualified commercial vehicles.Applicants must have successfully passed the correction officer assessment within the past 24 months or be current employees who previously completed the assessment.Must have situational awareness, teamwork, and self‑control.Job SkillsCorrections, Communications, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Security, Ethics and Values, Listening, Observation, Situational Awareness, Teamwork.Schedule and CompensationFull‑time position. Classified. Union: OCSEA.LocationMadison Correctional Institution, Madison County, Ohio.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

What You'll DoMaintain control of the institution to provide safety and security of the facility, inmates, staff, and public by enforcing rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.Supervise and direct inmate activity in assigned areas of the facility/institution.Ensure the assigned area is clean, safe, and secure.Monitor and operate security controls, equipment, and computers.Operate automotive vehicles in perimeter security and transport inmates.Conduct inmate counts, security rounds, and searches.Complete required reports and serve on committees.Prevent escapes or incidents that threaten security.When necessary, use physical force, unarmed self‑defense, firearms, or other force to detain or secure inmates.Earn an additional $0.60 per hour when working 2nd or 3rd shift.Newly hired Correction Officers will be hired at step 1 ($24.88) and advance to step 2 ($25.61) after six months of employment. Probationary period: 365 days.QualificationsHigh school diploma or G.E.D.; valid driver's license required for transportation positions; commercial driver's license required for qualified commercial vehicles.Applicants must have successfully passed the correction officer assessment within the past 24 months or be current employees who previously completed the assessment.Must have situational awareness, teamwork, and self‑control.Job SkillsCorrections, Communications, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Security, Ethics and Values, Listening, Observation, Situational Awareness, Teamwork.Schedule and CompensationFull‑time position. Classified. Union: OCSEA.LocationMadison Correctional Institution, Madison County, Ohio.#J-18808-Ljbffr