Montgomery County

Fultonmontgomeryny; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fultonmontgomeryny Sheriff’s Department is seeking a full-time Correction Officer to supervise inmates and enforce rules to ensure custody, security, conduct and safety within the county correctional facility. Applicants must live in Montgomery County or a contiguous county, have a high school diploma or GED, and possess a NYS driver’s license.

The position requires a background check, medical/psychological standards, and drug/alcohol screening, with provisional appointment pending exam

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid New York State Driver’s License.
• Be age 20 at time of appointment.
• Consent to a background investigation with no felony conviction (misdemeanor may bar).
• Meet medical and psychological standards.
• Participate in Drug and Alcohol Screening before and during employment.

Responsibilities

• Enforce rules and regulations governing custody, security, conduct, safety and well-being of inmates.
• Supervise inmates on assigned shift in custody, work, recreation or learning environments.
• Respond to emergencies with sound judgment and work under general supervision.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Salary: $52,020; FT
$28.00; PT
Department: Sheriff
Last File Date: 8/31/2026

Distinguishing Features of the Class:

The work involves responsibility on an assigned shift for the enforcement of rules and regulations governing the custody, security, conduct, discipline, safety and general well being of inmates in a county correctional facility. The duties involve considerable inmate contact and supervision in a work, recreation or learning environment. Work procedures are well defined but incumbents must be alert to possibilities of emergency situations arising and exercise sound judgment when problems occur. The work is performed under general supervision of a higher-level correctional supervisor with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in dealing with day-to-day situations in the facility. The incumbent does related work as required.

Residency Requirement:

Applicants must be a legal resident of Montgomery County or a Contiguous County.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma. Possession of a valid New York State Driver’s License.

Additional Qualifications:

• Meet all applicable sections of the New York state Public Officers Law.
• Be age 20 at time of appointment
• Possess a valid New York State driver's license 30 days prior to probationary appointment and maintain same while serving in the title of Correction Officer.
• Consent to a background investigation and have no record of felony conviction. Misdemeanor conviction may bar appointment.
• Meet all medical and psychological standards in effect at time of appointment.
• Participate in a Drug and Alcohol Screening, both prior to appointment and the term of employment.

**Provisional Appointment pending successful completion of th civil service exam and being reachable on the list**

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