Correction Sergeant/Counselor - 20021957

Ohio Department of Administrative Services
Any Location, OH
Job Description
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is seeking a Correction Sergeant/Counselor to work at the Correction Reception Center. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising incarcerated individuals, conducting security inspections, and providing guidance and support to staff and residents. The position requires a high school diploma or G.E.D. and 3 years of experience in enforcing security measures for detention of felons, or equivalent experience as a Correction Officer. The job offers a range of benefits, including medical coverage, paid time off, and education and development opportunities.

Requirements

  • Works under general supervision and requires considerable knowledge of custody, safety and security measures for detention of adult felons
  • Acts as a lead worker and supports correction officers in the supervision of incarcerated individuals
  • Provides guidance and coordinates activities of correction officers and incarcerated individuals assigned to living service and work areas
  • Monitors compliance with post order and observes and promotes sanitation throughout the institution
  • Prevents escapes and apprehends escapees, uses appropriate force when necessary, and resolves incarcerated individual disputes
  • Investigates complaints of abuse and/or refers to investigator, offers guidance to incarcerated individuals with personal, institutional and/or adjustment problems
  • Develops, implements, monitors and conducts meaningful activities for incarcerated individuals, including skill building, recreational and organized resident group activities
  • Facilitates the delivery of required services to the institutional population, responds to the concerns of staff and needs of incarcerated individuals, and responds to emergencies and security alerts
  • Conducts routine sanitation and security inspections within living and or work areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations, possible contraband and general security
  • Performs related security functions as required, including individual and area searches and property limit compliance monitoring
  • Acts as hearing officer in disciplinary process, gathers information and writes reports covering accidents, incidents, and disciplinary actions
  • Schedules work assignments for incarcerated individuals, facilitates bed moves, and serves as member of various committees as needed
  • Provides orientation for newly arrived incarcerated individuals, completes performance evaluations for incarcerated individuals

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)
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