Correction Officer

Correction Officer – Ross Correctional Institution (RCI)

Starting Pay: $24.88/hourFull-Time | State of Ohio Employment | OCSEA

IMPORTANT – HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this position, you must complete the official State of Ohio application.

IMPORTANT – APPLICATION INFORMATION:This position requires completion of the official State of Ohio employment application. Candidates interested in this position should search for Job ID 260004JV on the State of Ohio Careers website.

Ross Correctional Institution (RCI) is hiring Correction Officers to join our team in Chillicothe, Ohio.

If you’re looking for a career that offers competitive pay, excellent State of Ohio benefits, job stability, paid time off, retirement benefits, and opportunities for advancement, consider a career in corrections at RCI.

Pay

• Starting pay: $24.88/hour
• Increase to $25.61/hour after 6 months of employment
• Earn an additional $0.60/hour when working 2nd or 3rd shift

What You’ll Do

As a Correction Officer, you will help maintain the safety and security of the institution, staff, incarcerated individuals, and the public.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervising and directing incarcerated individual activity
• Maintaining safety and security within assigned areas
• Conducting security rounds, counts, inspections, and searches
• Enforcing institutional rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Monitoring and operating security controls, equipment, and computers
• Completing required reports and documentation
• Preventing escapes and responding to incidents that threaten institutional security
• Operating vehicles for perimeter security and transportation when assigned
• Responding appropriately to emergency situations
• When necessary, using approved physical force, self-defense techniques, firearms, or other authorized force to maintain safety and security

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Must successfully complete the required Correction Officer assessment or have successfully completed the assessment within the previous 24 months
• Valid driver’s license required for positions involving transportation
• Must meet all Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction employment requirements
• 365-day probationary period

Skills We’re Looking For

We’re looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Situational awareness
• Observation skills
• Teamwork
• Effective communication and listening
• Strong ethics and values
• Sound judgment
• Interest or experience in corrections, security, law enforcement, or criminal justice

Previous corrections or law enforcement experience is not required.

⭐ Why Work for the State of Ohio?

Eligible employees have access to a competitive State of Ohio benefits package that may include:

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
• Employee development and educational opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Public retirement benefits, including OPERS
• Optional Ohio Deferred Compensation

Work Location

Ross Correctional Institution (RCI)

16149 State Route 104

Chillicothe, OH 45601

Important Employment Information

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.

Employment is subject to applicable ODRC requirements, including background and eligibility requirements. Because this position requires firearms certification/recertification and use, individuals under a federal or state weapons disability are prohibited from employment in this position.

Additional restrictions apply regarding certain criminal convictions, acts of terrorism, and findings or convictions involving sexual abuse or certain forms of sexual misconduct.

Start Your Career at RCI

Competitive pay. Excellent benefits. State retirement. Career opportunities.

Join the team at Ross Correctional Institution and begin a rewarding career in corrections.

Apply today!

Pay: $25.00 - $35.06 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Military leave
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance

Work Location: In person