CCSO Corrections Technician

Announcement# 2025-028

Closing Date : October 31, 2025

Salary Range : $3,828 - $5,610 per month

The CORRECTIONS TECHNICIAN position is full-time, 40 hours (plus regular required overtime) on a rotating shift basis (day / swing / night), Civil Service, and Union represented. Veterans and those who have never worked in the field are encouraged to apply.

The Columbia County Sheriff's Office is looking for entry-level Corrections Technician to be a part of the team dedicated to solving community problems, the reduction of crime, and the preservation of laws, ordinances and the constitutional rights of all people within our jurisdiction.

PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION SO THAT YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT THIS POSITION ENTAILS.

This position works in the secure portion of the County Jail, in the Control Room, which is a small, enclosed working area located at the secured center of the Jail pods (the cells in which the inmates reside). The Corrections Technicians are not sworn law enforcement officers and are prohibited from having direct physical contact with inmates. However, the Technicians regularly have contact with inmates over the intercom system.

The Control Room contains a computer and software system that controls facility access to include opening and securing doors. The Technician's responsibility is to remotely control all access (for employees, inmates and visitors) throughout the entire facility, but especially in the secure portion of the Jail. The Technician is normally required to stay in the Control Room during the work shift (except for scheduled meals and scheduled breaks). The Technician cannot leave the Control Room without being relieved by another employee. The Technician cannot have any contact with inmates when coming or going to the Control Room.

The Columbia County Jail is a year-round, 24 / 7 operation and as such, the Technician can be assigned to work as scheduled. Work on holidays and weekends is required. The Corrections Technicians communicate with the Corrections Deputies on duty via radio. After a training period, the Technician is usually on shift in the secure Control Room alone.

DUTIES : Perform support duties to maintain the security and welfare of adults in custody in the Columbia County Jail (CCJ). Monitor and operate the automated security system and safely control access and movement throughout CCJ. Ensure control of jail security through voice and automated locking devices.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE : Equivalent to a high school diploma with additional law enforcement training. Any satisfactory combination of experience and training, which demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted for the above requirements.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS : Previous experience in a correctional setting preferred. Team player willing to work collaboratively toward shared goals and be open to diverse ideas and perspectives. Receive constructive feedback in a positive manner.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS : Possession of, or ability to obtain a first aid / CPR card within three months of hire. Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable under the county's liability policy.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY : Knowledge of the function, organization, purpose, and procedures of a correctional facility. Knowledge of record keeping procedures and general office practices.

Skill in various business software and Microsoft Office products.

Ability to :

• Organize, prioritize, and produce an accurate work product. Multi-task effectively. Prepare and complete reports.
• Express ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing to coworkers, adults-in-custody, community partners and the public. Use sound judgment.
• Adapt to change or new situations and openly acknowledge and work through conflict. Accept responsibility and be able to work well with ambiguity.
• Work independently and as a team.
• Act in such a manner as to maintain the confidentiality of the records and issues and other matters that may be encountered.
• Develop and maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, county officials, and the general public.
• Enforce all laws, regulations, ordinances, and standards consistently to ensure compliance and to protect the public's health and safety.
• Operate a variety of computerized equipment.
• Remain calm and multi-task while using good judgment during confrontational or high-pressure situations.

Join our team - Columbia County online application must be completed - Apply today!

All successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening and drug test prior to hire.