Corrections Officer (141)

Consider a career with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office; you have the opportunity to become a member of a large and rapidly growing agency in Southwest. Our mission is to attract high-quality, highly motivated, and goal-oriented candidates to become future leaders of the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office.

All Hamilton County Deputies begin their careers in the Jail Services Division, where they obtain 360 hours of paid training within their first year of assignment. Upon successful completion of the training and other departmental requirements, officers will complete their probationary period. Working in the jail provides valuable experience, knowledge, and communication to prepare Deputies to advance in their careers.

Corrections Officers participate in the custody, security, and treatment of inmates or detainees while learning and developing the

interpersonal skills required to perform a range of corrections officer assignments.

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Paid after successful completion of probationary period.

Experience

one (1) year experience performing public safety, security, corrections, or customer service duties or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those above.

Requirements

• High School graduate or GED equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age, of good moral character
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor involving immoral character or any felony
• Must be drug-free
• Must submit to a criminal and personal background check
• Be in good physical condition and free from any medical conditions that would interfere with the responsibilities of a Corrections Officer
• Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language
• Must pass written examination, physical fitness assessment, medical examination
  
  

Successful Candidates Will Have These Attributes

• Possess and demonstrate integrity
• Demonstrated ability to use good judgment and problem solving
• Capacity for empathy and compassion
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to demonstrate courage and to take responsibility
• Ability to be resourceful and show initiative
• Demonstrating assertiveness
• Ability to work in a team environment
  
  

Hiring Process

• Application
• Background Investigation
• Address verification
• Criminal, Traffic, and Civil Records Check
• Exam
• References Check
• Credit Check
• Military Check
• Education Verification
• Driver's license verification
• Medical Examination
• pre-employment drug screen
• CVSA (Computer Voice Stress Analyzer)
• pre-employment interviews and home interview
  
  

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off: Paid Holidays, Vacation and sick time, and paid parental leave.
• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System, which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option.
• Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!
  
  

The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Salary: $45271.59 per year

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