Corrections Officer

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$25.991 Year$27.022 Years$28.103 Years$29.234 Years$30.405 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.

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, relatively 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.

* 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.

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Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V