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Corrections Officer

Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail
Nelsonville, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026

Job description:

The Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail, is accepting Corrections Officer applications.

The Corrections Officer responsibilities include:

  • Maintaining control of the institution to provide for safety and security of the facility, inmates, staff, and general public by enforcing rules/regulations/policies and procedures
  • Supervise and direct inmate activity in assigned areas of the facility/institution
  • Assuring assigned area is clean, safe, and secure
  • Monitoring and operating security controls, equipment, and computers
  • Operation of automotive vehicles for the transportation of inmates
  • Conducting inmate counts, security rounds, and searches
  • Completes required reports.
  • Prevents escapes or incidents which threaten security
  • When necessary, uses physical force, unarmed self-defense, firearms, or other force to detain or secure inmates

Excellent communication and people skills are absolutely required in adult correctional facilities. Productivity, adaptability, punctuality, and a strong sense of self-control are also necessary attributes of all employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Required)
  • Night Shift (Required)
  • Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Military leave
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Uniform allowance
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $30

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