Correction Lieutenant - 20021061, 20021069

State of Ohio • Marysville, OH

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About The Position

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: 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 ) Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. There are two (2) vacant positions; only one (1) application is needed. This is a reposting... If you applied previously, you must apply again to be considered. What You’ll Do: Supervises correction officers (CO’s) and Correction Sergeants/Counselors assigned to one or more posts/areas or special duty (e.g. tool control, armory, count office, mail room, transportation, visitation) Instructs and evaluates CO’s Assigns staff to posts Enforces post orders assignments Ensures CO’s and correction sergeants/counselors are alert, attentive and properly placed at their respective posts by inspecting each post Enforces the utilization of body worn cameras with CO’s and ensures the proper utilization of body scanners on the incarcerated population Conducts surveillance security of institution and property Prevents escapes, apprehends escapees, and/or prevents incidents which threaten the security and safety of the facility/incarcerated population/staff or general public which includes when necessary using physical force, unarmed self-defense, firearms and/or other force to detain or secure incarcerated persons Makes constant rounds to inspect cells, shops, recreation areas, and dining rooms for cleanliness, compliance with safety regulations, possible contraband and general security Monitors and directs custody operations during movement of inmates to meals, infirmary, schools, worksites, and other locations Attends monthly unit meetings and assists the Correction Specialist in supervising Correction Officers in the unit in accordance with the unit plan Assists in supervising and/or arranging for the supervision of meaningful activities Assists in the development and enforcement of memorandums of understanding between service departments and the units; responds to the concerns of staff Ensures the availability and utilization of personnel protective equipment (PPE) for Correction Officers Responds to the needs of incarcerated persons Manages disputes and seeks resolution involving incarcerated population and reports complaints of abuse by employees Participates in team approach to unit planning, operation and problem solving; responds to emergencies and security alerts Gathers information and writes reports covering accidents, fires, and employee and inmate’s disciplinary actions Completes employee and incarcerated worker performance evaluations Schedules work assignments, population bed movement, meals, educational and recreational activities Serves on rules infraction board or other committees as required Ensures safety and security of equipment and supplies (e.g., radios, vehicles, restraint devices, body worn cameras, body scanners, mailroom scanner, computers) Makes periodic rounds

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.; 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in enforcement of security measures for detention of felons or consumers who are criminally insane in controlled environment; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques or providing work direction & training to other employees. if assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of revised code, applicants must also have commercial driver's license.
• Or high school diploma or G.E.D.; 12 mos. exp. as Correction Sergeant/ Counselor, 46532. If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of revised code, applicants must also have commercial driver's license.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
• Corrections
• Emergency Management
• Basic Documentation
• Scheduling
• Computer Literacy
• Leading Others
• Coaching
• Adaptability
• Verbal Communication
• Teamwork

Responsibilities

• Supervises correction officers (CO’s) and Correction Sergeants/Counselors assigned to one or more posts/areas or special duty (e.g. tool control, armory, count office, mail room, transportation, visitation)
• Instructs and evaluates CO’s
• Assigns staff to posts
• Enforces post orders assignments
• Ensures CO’s and correction sergeants/counselors are alert, attentive and properly placed at their respective posts by inspecting each post
• Enforces the utilization of body worn cameras with CO’s and ensures the proper utilization of body scanners on the incarcerated population
• Conducts surveillance security of institution and property
• Prevents escapes, apprehends escapees, and/or prevents incidents which threaten the security and safety of the facility/incarcerated population/staff or general public which includes when necessary using physical force, unarmed self-defense, firearms and/or other force to detain or secure incarcerated persons
• Makes constant rounds to inspect cells, shops, recreation areas, and dining rooms for cleanliness, compliance with safety regulations, possible contraband and general security
• Monitors and directs custody operations during movement of inmates to meals, infirmary, schools, worksites, and other locations
• Attends monthly unit meetings and assists the Correction Specialist in supervising Correction Officers in the unit in accordance with the unit plan
• Assists in supervising and/or arranging for the supervision of meaningful activities
• Assists in the development and enforcement of memorandums of understanding between service departments and the units; responds to the concerns of staff
• Ensures the availability and utilization of personnel protective equipment (PPE) for Correction Officers
• Responds to the needs of incarcerated persons
• Manages disputes and seeks resolution involving incarcerated population and reports complaints of abuse by employees
• Participates in team approach to unit planning, operation and problem solving; responds to emergencies and security alerts
• Gathers information and writes reports covering accidents, fires, and employee and inmate’s disciplinary actions
• Completes employee and incarcerated worker performance evaluations
• Schedules work assignments, population bed movement, meals, educational and recreational activities
• Serves on rules infraction board or other committees as required
• Ensures safety and security of equipment and supplies (e.g., radios, vehicles, restraint devices, body worn cameras, body scanners, mailroom scanner, computers)
• Makes periodic rounds

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 )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED