Corrections Officer

Posted: Monday, 09 March 2026
Valid Thru: Wednesday, 08 April 2026
Index Requested on: 03/09/2026 20:06:40
Indexed on: 03/09/2026 20:06:40

Location: Toledo, OH, 43405, US

Industry: Government - Local/Federal
Occupational Category: 33-0000.00 - Protective Service
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Lucas County is hiring!

Description:

Administrative Duties:

  • Completes all reports, including incident reports, according to CTF policy.

  • Logs security checks, incidents.

  • Performs intake procedures for incoming residents familiarizing them with rules and regulations of the program, answering initial questions and addressing concerns.

  • Documents all visitors of facility.

  • Documents unusual resident behaviors, conditions, disciplinary violations.

  • Reads log book on a daily basis and makes log entries in the log book, as needed.

  • Files CTF and resident paperwork; enters paperwork into the computer.

  • Facilitates resident health services.

  • Operates multi line telephone system to receive, transfer, and log calls.

Monitoring/Security Duties:

  • Provides daily positive interaction with the resident population by serving as a positive role model with appropriate professional conduct, manners and appearance in accordance to the overall program treatment milieu.

  • Supervises and maintains facility security and activity.

  • Supervises facility visitation.

  • Exchanges information with on-coming and departing shifts.

  • Performs head counts and isolation checks per CTF policy.

  • Participates in shakedown of facility.

  • Performs strip searches and pat downs of residents and visitors, as needed.

  • Performs perimeter checks of the facility.

  • Checks property of residents.

  • Fingerprints/processes new intakes.

  • Distributes medication to residents.

  • Facilitates groups (e.g. COG, 12 step).

  • Operates intoxilizer; handles hazardous materials.

  • Takes appropriate action in regard to fire drills.

  • Performs weekend supervision, as assigned.

  • Administers and documents resident alcohol testing.

  • Executes procedures for resident intake, removal, termination, and escape AWOL.

  • Documents, monitors, controls, and transcribes resident movements in the community.

  • Monitors movement log for resident movement.

  • Monitors in-house substance abuse meetings and church services.

  • Monitors resident recreation.

  • Responds appropriately to building safety and security needs.

  • Responds to officer(s) backup calls which may require physically restraining an individual.

  • Monitors new resident adjustment during and after intake.

  • Monitors food service, medical service, and linen service to residents.

  • Supervises meal service to residents, as assigned. Includes seating residents and monitoring food intake of residents on special/restricted diets. Monitors pantry when serving meals and assists in serving meals, as needed.

  • Receives and distributes resident meals.

  • Assigns random tasks to residents; supervises performance of working details. Educates on correct methods of cleaning and monitors for thoroughness of work.

  • Counts and secures facility keys and floor head counts.

  • Operates central control unit.

  • Transports residents.

  • Collects, documents, and maintains custody of resident urine samples.

  • Collects and disburses resident correspondence.

  • De-escalates potential verbal/physical altercations; imposes discipline on residents.

  • Assists officers in completing assigned tasks.

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

Benefits:

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