Corrections Officer Jobs

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.

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

• 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 at least 19 years of age, of good moral character
• Must pass written examination, physical fitness assessment, medical examination
• Must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor involving immoral character or any felony
• Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language
• Must be drug free
• High School graduate or GED equivalent
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Successful Candidates Will Have These Attributes

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

Hiring Process

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

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!
• Uniform allowance

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.

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