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.
What We Do…
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.
Are You Ready?
We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!
The Job posting is for BOSC
Job duties:
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Requires considerable knowledge of records management in order to maintain and update inmate files in the DOTS/DOTS Portal computer system by computing and posting inmate sentences, additional sentences, earned credit, jail time credit, prior prison credit and parole eligibility
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Processes admission documents of all inmates entering Department of Rehabilitation and Correction by reviewing court records for accuracy and missing information
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Maintains correspondence with other agencies and courts for verification of documents and inquiries
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Reviews inmate records to ensure release of inmate from prison is appropriate
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Reviews records for compliance with registration laws and DNA testing requirements
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Operates Offender Watch and computer terminals to receive and transmit confidential information
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Researches LEADS for pending warrants and detainers
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Coordinates pickup arrangements with detaining authorities
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Obtains reporting instructions for inmates being released under supervision Adjusts certified release date by earned credit to justify correct release date
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Enters TC and parole release dates as directed
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Prepares release authorization documents for supervisory approval
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Ensures release authorizations are provided to the prisons for timely release of inmates
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Enters information in the DOTSPortal and updates and corrects as needed
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Runs various reports in DOTSPortal and Microsoft software
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Maintains inmate Legal Files by updating the file with accurate information, filing all incoming documents and comparing release date to ensure accuracy
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Maintains and updates inmate records by scanning information to Onbase document management system
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Enters information into DOTSPortal as needed
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Enters appropriate status and reason codes into DOTSPortal
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Maintains correspondence with other agencies and responds to kites/inmate inquiries
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Opens, sorts, and distributes mail
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Completes other bureau functions as assigned
Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals & percentages & in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in processing, reviewing & preparation of adult correctional inmate or juvenile offender records & applicable state &/or departmental procedures, rules & laws.
- Or 9 mos. exp. as a Correction Records Management Officer, 63231.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Supplemental Information
Helpful Tips
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.
- 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.
