Corrections Officer

Hancock County Sheriff's Office; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Transfer prior law enforcement service

Vacation after 6 months

Longevity

Health, vision & dental insurance

Free life insurance policy

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Hancock County Sheriff's Office in Findlay, OH is hiring a Correction Officer to join the jail operations. You will receive and discharge inmates, perform booking procedures including fingerprinting and photographs, and maintain records using the jail management system.

You must be able to work shifts, including holidays and weekends, and undergo a thorough background check with drug screening. Competitive benefits and professional service are offered.

Qualifications

• No felony convictions.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License/ID.
• Must pass extensive background investigation including social media monitoring and references.
• Applicants are subject to drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Receive and discharge inmates and perform complete booking process.
• Perform searches for contraband during booking and release.
• Maintain routine records, reports and files; enter data into jail management software.
• Operate jail video review software and review footage of incidents.
• Use Microsoft Outlook for email communications.

Skills

Communication

Shift work willingness

Stress management

Job description

The Hancock County Sheriff's Office located in Findlay, OH is a law enforcement organization that strives to provide professional services to ensure the safety and security of its citizens, maintain human rights, protect property, and preserve life. The department operates with a philosophy that allows law enforcement and the community residents to work together to prevent and solve crimes.

R.C. 341.05 and OAC 5120: 1-8-17

Job Description

Receives and discharges inmates; performs complete booking process including fingerprinting, photographs, etc. Performs search of persons leaving or reentering the facility for contraband; completes required forms necessary during booking and release process; prepares routine records, reports and files as required; makes proper entries into jail management software; operates video player software to review video in incidents recorded by jail security camera; uses Microsoft Outlook to send and receive electronic email.

Correction Officer Requirements

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Willing to perform shift work
• Willing to work holidays/weekends and overtime
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Transfer prior law enforcement service (pending on experience and qualifications)
• Vacation after 6 months
• Longevity
• Health, vision & dental insurance
• Free life insurance policy
• Employee assistance program

General Requirements for Employment

• No felony convictions
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License/ID
• Must be able to pass extensive background investigation including, but not limited to, the monitoring of social media accounts, prior law enforcement interaction, and personal & past job references
• Applicants are subject to drug screening