Correction Captain Salary $51,625.60 - $73,548.80 Annually Location Franklin County, OH Job Type Full-Time, Permanent, Exempt Department Rehabilitation & Correction - Franklin Medical Center Job Number 20028732 Closing 3/22/2018 5:00 PM Eastern * Description * Benefits * Questions Job Duties Guided by the agency's mission "To reduce recidivism among those we touch," the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is looking for a dedicated security-minded correction professional to assume the responsibilities of a Correction Captain. NEW SELECTION PROCESS FOR THIS POSTING For more information, refer to the policy variance under 34-PRO-04 on the DRC intranet. If you do not have access to the policy, please contact the Hiring Analyst listed on this posting. For applicants meeting the minimum qualifications, applications will be reviewed for maximum qualifications, which may include but not limited to, items listed in the Job Duties section. Responses to the supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications in the initial screening process. Failure to respond correctly shall exclude you from consideration. When detailing job duties on the application, do not copy and paste from the DAS Classification Specification. This position works under general direction and requires thorough knowledge of custody, safety and security measures for detention of adult felons. Job Duties: * Working with the Correction Specialists, directs all prison operations for assigned shift (e.g., conducts briefings, evaluates work performance of inmates, evaluates employee incidents for possible discipline, ensures orderly movement of inmates, conducts periodic inspection rounds to ensure compliance with all security, safety, sanitation, contraband, fire &/or other institutional regulations, policies & procedures). * Directs security operations on assigned shift related to security, safety, custody, count procedures and control of inmates. * 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. * Supervises, evaluates and approves leave requests for Correction Lieutenants and custody staff. * Provides instruction & training to subordinates & inmates on security, custody, rules & regulations. * Writes post orders which provides instructions to Correction Officers assigned to the post. * Maintains discipline. * 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 & enforcing unit plans. * Attends meetings and performs related duties and security functions as requested. * Completes daily logs & reports & responds to miscellaneous correspondences and makes periodic rounds. Minimum 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. Major Worker Characteristics Knowledge of supervisory principles/techniques; custody, safety & security methods for detention of adult felons or consumers who are criminally insane in controlled environment; labor relations; workforce planning; interviewing; institution rules & regulations governing custody & security operations*; addition & subtraction. Skill in use of firearms, safety, surveillance & security equipment, restraining devices & riot control equipment; unarmed self-defense; personal computer & state-licensed software*. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports; demonstrate physical fitness; develop good rapport with inmates or consumers. Supplemental Information ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION. Unless required by legislation or union contract, candidates can expect to be paid the minimum salary (Step 1) associated with this position. You may check the status of your application online by signing into your profile. Jobs to which you have applied will be listed. The application status is shown to the right of the position title and application submission details. The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring: * Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability. This position requires firearms certification/recertification and use; * Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent; * Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism; * Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior. (example: individuals convicted of a felony involving fraud, deceit, or theft from holding a position that has substantial management or control over the property of a state agency.) Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to the email address provided on your application. In order to be considered for this position, you must on-line. Paper applications WILL NOT be accepted. DO NOT submit your application to the institution. Tiffany Stout Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction 614-877-4345 ext. 3321 To view instructions for submitting an online application, please click on the following link: Application Guide (Download PDF reader) You may be required to demonstrate how you meet minimum qualifications. Attachments to your application are not accepted for this posting and you will no longer be able to paste your resume' in the application. Please be sure to provide detail in the job duty section of the application. The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to an appointment to test for illegal drug use. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year. NOT APPLICABLE TO CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES. The Department of Rehabilitation & Correction is a tobacco-free workplace. Join the Team Today: · Extensive health benefits for all full- and part-time permanent employees · Guaranteed 10 paid state holidays every year · At least a 14 percent employer contribution to your OPERS pension plan · Over 1600 job classifications allow ample opportunity for career advancement · Employee Tuition Reimbursement programs · Life insurance coverage for all permanent employees · Up to $350 in annual wellness incentives for employees/spouses enrolled in healthcare See more rewards at totalrewards.ohio.gov 01 Before indicating your choices on the below questions, please read through carefully before responding to ensure your answers are supported in your application. The starting pay will be the "Minimum Salary" (Step 1) indicated on the job posting and is non-negotiable. This does not to current State of Ohio employees, whose pay will be based upon union contractual agreement. * I understand that as an external applicant, the starting pay will be the minimum salary indicated on the job posting and is non-negotiable. * I am currently a State of Ohio employee and understand the starting pay is based upon union contractual agreement. 02 I understand responses to the supplemental questions will be used in the initial screening process and failure to respond correctly will exclude me from consideration. * Yes * No 03 Are you a current permanent employee with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction? * Yes * No 04 Are you currently employed by the State of Ohio? * No * Yes, I'm a member of the OCSEA/AFSCME Bargaining Unit * Yes, I'm a member of the 1199 Bargaining Unit * Yes, I'm a member of the OEA Bargaining Unit * Yes, I'm an Exempt Employee * Yes, I am a contractor, intermittent, or temporary employee with the State of Ohio * Yes, Other 05 If you are a current State of Ohio employee, please provide the name of the agency you work for and your classification (job title). If you are not a current State of Ohio employee, please type "N/A". 06 Are you a current employee of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) working for the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections in Recovery Services? * Yes * No 07 If you are a current employee of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services working for the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections in Recovery Services, please provide the name of the institution you work for and your classification (job title). If you are not a current OhioMHAS employee, please type "N/A". 08 Are you a veteran currently working with a One-Stop Center or State Veterans Representative in your search for employment? * Yes * No 09 If you are a veteran currently working with a One-Stop Center or State Veterans Representative please identify your point of contact. If none, please type "N/A". 10 Do you have a High School Diploma or GED? * Yes * No 11 Do you have 3 years training or 3 years experience in enforcement of security methods for detention of felons or consumers who are criminally insane in controlled environment?