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Corrections Officer

Corrections Officer

Delaware CountyDelaware, OH, US
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Benefit Information :

  • Progressive work environment :

tattoos and facial hair allowed

(within policy).

  • Yearly bonus for graduate degrees.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Training opportunities.
  • Benefits package includes : Medical, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, and employee wellness program incentive.
  • Pay Scale (2025) : Hire $25.99, 1 Year $27.02, 2 Years $28.10, 3 Years $29.23, 4 Years $30.40, 5 Years $31.97.

    A candidate with prior experience may be placed into any pay step at the sole discretion of the Sheriff

    PLEASE NOTE : Candidates who have previously applied must wait at least one year from their most recent interview to be eligible for re-interview.

    Incumbent is responsible for managing, directing, and controlling the behavior of residents in compliance with work rules and guidelines. Incumbent reports to the Shift Sergeant.

    Minimum Qualifications :

  • Completion of a secondary education or equivalent.
  • Must have a valid Ohio driver's license and a clean criminal record.
  • Successful completion of the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy in Corrections required, along with specialized training in self-defense and the use of safety / protective equipment.
  • Must successfully complete certification course in first aid / CPR.
  • Work consists of moderately standardized tasks and operations requiring application of prescribed procedures and routines. Incumbent is required to quickly react to potentially threatening situations on a regular basis.

    Responsibilities :

  • Supervises residents and controls behaviors in all areas of the jail, including booking, control room, security, housing and visitation.
  • Processes individuals for incarceration, including search for contraband, evaluating status / prior offenses and outstanding warrants, determining if charges are bondable and calculating bond amount if applicable, determining classification of offense and assigning to appropriate areas / housing.
  • Escorts residents to court and records activities and Court orders.
  • Instructs, directs and orientates residents regarding Jail policies and procedures.
  • Supervises personal hygiene and general housekeeping.
  • Completes and maintains daily activity logs, reports of incidents and behavior management reports.
  • Maintains accurate counts of all assigned residents.
  • Investigates and reports findings of problems of residents to ensure the well-being and security of the residents.
  • Performs inspections of the building such as safety, security, maintenance, and housekeeping are made, and reporting delinquencies to the proper authorities.
  • Executes and enforces the policies and orders of the Jail.
  • Provides protection and security for high risk situations.
  • Files reports on residents for violations.
  • Composes, reviews and files a variety of documentation.
  • Assists the Shift Sergeant in the execution and jail duties and procedures.
  • Serve meals and medication to residents.
  • Assembles residents for movement / transport, including attorney visits, court dates, medical room, recreation, library, church, visitation, mental health visits, and probation visits.
  • Prepares necessary forms / paperwork as requested by the Court.
  • Free of alcohol and / or drug dependency.
  • View the full job description with the link below :

    https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / careers / codelawareoh / classspecs

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    Officer • Delaware, OH, US