Correctional Workshop Specialist

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.

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 .

What Youll Do

This is a reposting. If you applied previously you must apply again to be considered.

Oversees work of incarcerated individuals assigned to the OPI workshop and/or engaged in service delivery

Provides security and custody of incarcerated individuals

Trains incarcerated individuals in proper work methods equipment operation and/or safety practices in the assigned area

Enforces institution rules and regulations

Maintains control of supplies equipment and tools (e.g. issues and records daily tool and chemical usage inventory supplies)

Assigns and reviews work (e.g. schedules incarcerated individuals; monitors and evaluates work performed and completes quality control check)

Ensures quality control specifications of products

Prepares and maintains records and reports of workshop activities

Inputs data into manufacturing system as assigned Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Oversees equipment maintenance (e.g. schedules routine and preventative maintenance) and/or workshop cleaning

Escorts and/or transports incarcerated individuals

Oversees shipping receiving storage and/or inventory of products and materials

Prepares and submits reports

Completes daily and month-end inmate payroll month-end Earned Credit report inmate performance evaluations (e.g. annual and special) and weekly inspection report

Performs other related duties and security functions

Attends in-service trainings

Works on special projects and committees

Assists with ACA (e.g. institutional and OPI) files

May be utilized in any other OPI shop due to staff shortage and/or extenuating circumstances

Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Information

Application Procedures:

In order to be considered for this position you must apply online through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications).

• When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.
• We cannot give you credit for your qualifications experience education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your online application.
• We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:

All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation:

The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicants 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 if the 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.)

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.