Correctional Workshop Specialist (Warehouse/CDL) (20018165)

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 www.drc.ohio.gov.

What You'll Do

• Works under direction and requires considerable knowledge of correctional workshop     operating policies and procedures and skill in operation of hand and power tools and equipment of the Ohio Penal Industries (OPI)
• Oversees work of inmates assigned to the OPI Central Distribution Center
• Responsible for delivery of quality goods manufactured in OPI shops to customers utilizing a one-man inmate work crew/trainee
• Provides security and custody of inmate workers while in the warehouse (e.g., conducts daily inmate counts, maintains security, discipline and order of assigned area, and enforces agency rules and regulations)
• Maintains control of supplies, equipment, and tools (e.g., issues and records daily tool and chemical usage, inventory supplies)
• Trains and monitors inmates in proper operation of a semi-tractor and trailer and straight truck
• Trains inmates in proper work methods and equipment operation, and/or safety practices (e.g., proper, and safe handling of tools, machinery, equipment, forklift)
• Conducts and trains inmates on daily vehicle inspections, trip logs/records and reports
• Assigns and reviews work (e.g., schedules inmates; monitors and evaluates work performed and completes quality control check)
• Ensures quality control specifications of products/service delivery
• Conducts, assists and trains on proper procedures for safe and accurate loading and unloading of straight trucks and semi-trailers
• Evaluates work of and assigns specific job functions to inmates and prepares and maintains records and reports, to include deliver receipts and other workshop activities/service delivery
• Inputs data into manufacturing system assigned
• Issues materials and tools to work crew
• Oversees equipment maintenance (e.g., schedules routine and preventative maintenance) and/or workshop cleaning
• Escorts and/or transports inmates
• Conducts, assists and trains in dock deliveries, inside delivery and set up
• Maintains customer service and customer relationships
• Oversee shipping, receiving, storage and/or inventory of products and materials
• Completes reports (e.g., prepares and submits)
• Completes daily and month-end inmate payroll and month-end Earned Credit report as assigned
• Completes inmate performance evaluations (e.g., annual and special) as assigned
• Completes weekly inspection reports as assigned.
• Attends in-service training
• Works on special projects and committees assigned
• Assists with ACA OPI files as assign

Additional Information

Application Procedures: 

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

• When completing your on-line 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 on-line 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 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 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.