Correction Officer 2nd Shift Rotating Days Off at Ohio Department of Administrative Services

Columbus, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cultural Awareness, Building Trust, Collaboration, Establishing Relationships, Decision Making, Adaptability, Teamwork, Strong Written Communication, Strong Verbal Communication, Security Monitoring, Incident Reporting, Emergency Response, Apprehension, Surveillance

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Please note: Effective October 1, 2025, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new name—the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health. This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals, families, and communities across the state. What you’ll do at DBH: Monitors external & internal activity of Forensic Unit; Patrols assigned areas in non-patient areas (e.g., sallyport, grounds adjacent to buildings, hallways); Patrols assigned interior Patient areas (e.g., wards/units); Observes visits between patients & visitors; monitors & assures compliance with visiting room rules/regulations; renders advice to visitors concerning visitations; prevents contraband from entering Forensic Unit (e.g., uses metal detector to search visitors, staff &/or packages); Conducts patient or patient room searches; makes routine ward rounds; Responds to codes called & provides assistance to nursing personnel; completes &/or participates in investigations of unusual incidents; prepares incident reports; conducts daily count of patients; Escorts staff &/or patients on/off grounds; serves as sole escort to patient on/off grounds as needed; notifies supervisor of safety/security hazards; Assists COBH Police Department & other law enforcement agencies as directed; pursues & apprehends escaping patients &/or maintains visual sight of patients; receives notification from staff of emergency measures from codes to be called for fires, medical, psychiatric &/or disaster as needed; Announces codes & dispatches assistance to locations; documents activities on shifts; conducts operations checks of electronic field; Conducts personal surveillance of the building, fences, etc. & reports discrepancies. This is an hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of CO on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule. This position is located within COBH at 2200 W. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43223. What is in it for you: At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes: Health insurance upon hire Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. State of Ohio pays 85%25 of medical coverage premium, low-cost deductibles (Single $400 per year, Family $800 per year) Free dental & vision and basic life insurance for union members during eligibility period. Click for more information Up to $1500 in wellness incentives annually for employee and $550 for spouse Guaranteed 11 paid holidays Paid Time Off – vacation, personal, and sick leave included Yearly Paid Time Off Cash Out option Childbirth/Adoption Leave Up to $5000 annually for educational assistance, professional development, and continuing education opportunities Public Service Loan Forgiveness program Ohio Public Employees Retirement System: state of Ohio contributes 14%25, visit website for more information OPERS Voluntary 457(b) retirement savings plan, visit Ohio Deferred Compensation for more information Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or G.E.D.; must have valid driver's license for positions assigned to transportation section &/or requires commercial driver's license to drive vehicles qualifying as commercial. Applicants for positions in Ohio Department Of Rehabilitation & Correction must also successfully pass correction officer assessment or have successfully completed assessment within past 24 months; or applicants must be current employees with Ohio Department Of Rehabilitation & Correction who have previously been certified in position of correction officer. Probationary period is 365 days. Job Skills: Corrections *Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria: All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record. Additional Qualifications: Primary Job Skill: Mental Health Technical Skills: Behavioral Health Professional Skills: Cultural Awareness, Building Trust, Collaboration, Establishing Relationships, Decision Making, Adaptability, Teamwork, Strong Written and Verbal Communication Required Educational Transcripts Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Responsibilities

The Correction Officer monitors internal and external activity in the Forensic Unit, patrols assigned areas, observes visits, and prevents contraband entry using tools like metal detectors. Responsibilities also include conducting patient searches, responding to emergency codes, assisting nursing staff, completing incident reports, and maintaining patient counts.