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Corrections Officer

Delaware, County of (OH) | Delaware, OH

Posted Date 5/25/2020
Description 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.

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.
View the full job description with the link below:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/codelawareoh/classspecs



Complete job description is available on the Class Specificationspage.

Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/D/V
Field
Corrections

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