Correction Lieutenant

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

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

This is an internal posting. Only ODRC employees will 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

What's 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:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

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 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, If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section of revised code, applicants must also have commercial driver's license.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Corrections, Emergency Management, Basic Documentation, Scheduling, Computer Literacy, Leading Others, Caoching, Adaptability, Verbal Communication and Teamwork.