Correction Captain - 20021980

  • Rehabilitation & Correction - Correctional Reception Center
  • Orient, Ohio
  • Full Time
Correction Captain - 20021980 (250004P3)

Correction Captain - 20021980

(250004P3)

Organization: Rehabilitation & Correction - Correctional Reception Center

Agency Contact Name and Information: Personnel Director ... / ...

Unposting Date: Jul 2, 2025, 9:59:00 PM

Work Location: Correction Reception Center 11271 State Route 762 Orient 43146

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Pickaway County

Compensation: $30.96

Schedule: Full-time

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill: Corrections

Technical Skills: Basic Documentation, Computer Literacy, Operations, Corrections, Emergency Management

Professional Skills: Analyzation, Coaching, Decision Making, Developing Others, Leading Others

Agency Overview

Who We Are

Guided by a single mission To reduce recidivism among those we touch, the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

What We Do

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov

Are You Ready?

We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you'll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

Job Duties

This is an internal posting for ODRC employees. External applicants will not be considered.

What You'll Do:

This position works under general direction and requires thorough knowledge of custody, safety and security measures for detention of adult felons.

Working with the Correction Specialists, directs all prison operations for assigned shift (e.g., conducts briefings, oversees work performance of incarcerated persons, reports employee incidents for possible discipline, ensures orderly movement of incarcerated persons, conducts periodic inspection rounds to ensure compliance with all security, safety, sanitation, contraband, fire and/or other institutional regulations, policies and procedures)

Directs security operations on assigned shift related to security, safety, custody, count procedures and control of incarcerated persons.

Acts as prison administrative manager in absence of warden with authority to make any and all necessary critical incident decisions.

Monitors security threat group activity.

Identifies and addresses security vulnerabilities.

Fills in the absence of higher-ranking officials, as needed.

Supervises, evaluates and approves leave requests for Correction Lieutenants and other assigned staff.

Enforces utilization of body worn cameras with custody staff and ensures the proper utilization of body scanners with the incarcerated population.

Provides instruction and training to subordinates on security, custody, rules and regulations.

Writes post orders which provides instructions to Correction Officers assigned to the post.

In absence of Correction Major, acts as liaison between custody and all other departments to communicate rules, regulations, and special concerns.

Meets & shares information with the Correction Specialists in all units.

Assists the Corrections Specialist in developing, implementing, and enforcing unit plans.

Attends meetings

Performs related duties and security functions as requested (e.g., directs security of special events, conducts institution tours)

Completes daily logs and reports and responds to miscellaneous correspondences (e.g, incarcerated population kites)

Makes periodic rounds.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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.

Qualifications

High school diploma or G.E.D.; 3 yrs. trg. or 3 yrs. exp. in enforcement of security methods for detention of felons or consumers who are criminally insane in controlled environment; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.

-Or high school diploma or G.E.D.; 12 mos. exp. as Correction Lieutenant, 46535.

-Or high school diploma or G.E.D.; 2 yrs. exp. as Correction Sergeant/ Counselor, 46532.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Corrections, Basic Documentation, Computer Literacy, Emergency Management, Operations, Analyzation, Coaching, Decision Making, Developing Others, Leading Others
Job ID: 484073158
Originally Posted on: 7/4/2025

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