Correctional Grievance Officer 2 - 20019001

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Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Warren County Lebanon Correctional InstituteOrganization: Rehabilitation & Correction - Lebanon Correctional Institution Compensation : $28.62 Correctional Grievance Officer 2 - 20019001 ( 220005N9 )DescriptionGuided by the agencys mission To reduce recidivism among those we touch, theOhio Department of Rehabilitation and Correctionis looking for a dedicated security-minded correction professional to assume the responsibilities of aCorrectional Grievance Officer 2.Updates/changes to your application submission can be made while the posting is open by logging into your profile and editing the application. After the posting closes, no changes can be made.This is an ?Internal? posting for ODRC employees and OHMAS DRC Recovery Services employees. External applicants will not be considered.This position works under general direction and requires considerable knowledge of federal, state and departmental rules and regulations governing inmate rights and investigative methods and techniques and performs duties under the functional supervision of the Office of the Chief Inspector.Job Duties:* Directs, coordinates and monitors inmate grievance process and prepares statistical reports for the Warden and Chief Inspector regarding grievance filings and trends.* Investigates and processes inmate grievances and ensures compliance with various laws, rules, policies and procedures and advises the Warden and Chief Inspector of possible violations.* Independently corrects violations.* Identifies problem areas in delivery services and recommends improvements to Warden.* Monitors and evaluates overall program effectiveness.* Conducts internal investigations of alleged employee misconduct, particularly as it relates to unreported use of force and inappropriate supervision.* Maintains applicable logs and records and prepares reports.* Develops and administers policies and procedures related to federal, state and departmental rules and regulations.* Serves as liaison between the Warden and inmates regarding complaints and grievance issues and processes and submits findings to the Warden (e.g., interviews inmates/employees, reviews policies & procedures to ensure compliance).* Refers grievances to the Chief Inspectors Office and other institution Inspectors.* Train staff on inmate grievance procedures and apprises institutional staff of changes in laws, rules and procedures regarding inmate rights.* Conducts orientation of new employees and inmates.* Responds to inquiries and complaints from the general public and outside agencies regarding inmates and/or employees and researches information related to inmate lawsuits.* Coordinates management audits and assists with facilitating (e.g., ACA, IMA, PREA) within the institution and/or other facilities as designated by the Warden or Chief Inspector.* Ensures violations found during audits are properly addressed.* Conducts internal audits to ensure compliance of all service areas (e.g., Food Service, Medical, Mail/Visiting) and ensures any violations are addressed and corrected.* Evaluates applicable policies and procedures.* Maintains a close working relationship and consultations with the Chief Inspectors office and other institution Grievance Officers.* Chairs or serves on inmate and institutional committees.* Attends meetings, conferences, training sessions.* Serves on interview panels and makes recommendations for selection.Qualifications3 yrs. trg. or 3 yrs. exp. in adult rehabilitation & correction system which provided knowledge of departmental, state &/or federal laws, rules & procedures & American Correctional Association standards affecting detention of inmates & inmate rights; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in investigative methods & techniques; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in behavioral or social sciences. -Or 12 mos. exp. as Correctional Grievance Officer 1, 63171. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Knowledge of federal, state & agency rules & regulations & American Correctional Association standards governing inmate rights; investigative methods & techniques; behavioral or social sciences; management audit standards. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; prepare accurate, meaningful & concise reports; handle sensitive inmate contacts. ()Developed after employment.Helpful TipsApplication 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. ? You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website. ? 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. Background Check InformationYou Also Need to KnowThe Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.Pre-Employment Drug Testing:The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to an appointment to test for illegal drug use. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year. Not applicable to current state employees . This position may be subject to Federal Alcohol. Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) regulations that prohibit someone to carry, transport, or otherwise possess firearm(s) and/or ammunition from consuming marijuana, including medical marijuana. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test for final applicants in this position.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. This 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.)

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