Corrections Officer

The Erie County Sheriff's Office is building an ongoing eligibility list for Corrections Officer.

Candidates must also fill out the department application, found at www.eriecounty.oh.gov/EmploymentOpportunities.aspx

Salary Information: $23.00 - $33.67 Hour (Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association Contract 2024 - 2026)

Candidate Contact:
Clark Garris
419-627-7581

Department Overview: The Sheriff’s Office consists of three divisions: the Patrol Division, comprised of Patrol Deputy Sheriff’s, Detectives, and Communications Officers. The Jail Division; and the Civil Division.

Area Information: Erie County covers 626 square miles. Erie County is conveniently located less than one hour from Cleveland and Toledo and within hours from Columbus, Detroit, Dayton, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Buffalo, Indianapolis, Chicago, and Toronto. It is easily accessible via the Ohio Turnpike, State Route 2, State Route 4, or U.S. Route 250.

Population: 75,828

Job Requirements

Age : 18 years

Citizenship Required : Yes

High School Grad/GED : Yes

Valid OHIO Driver's License : Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English : Yes

Prior Experience : Yes

Specific Disqualifiers/Behaviors : Subject to interview / background investigation

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES : Under general supervision, the Corrections Officer observes, secures, supervises, and ensures the general welfare of incarcerated adults in the county jail and performs other duties specifically assigned by the Sheriff and/or designee.

WORKING CONDITIONS : The Corrections Officer is expected to work irregular hours, expanded and rotating shifts for twenty-four (24) hour coverage.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES : Security Operations:
*Operate and control all electronic door panels.
*Monitor inmates in adjacent housing units.
*Observe inmates in special units.
*Observe inmate movement.
*Search inmates and their belongings, as needed.
Notify Corporals and/or Shift Supervisor of problems.
*Call for back-up assistance, as necessary.
*Inform replacement shift of ongoing issues.
*Perform bed checks, check locks and inspect facility for security infringements and violations.

Intake and Release:
*Conduct computer inquiry for outstanding wants/warrants.
*Conduct intake procedures:

• Interview inmates and complete medical and other intake information.
• Contact medical staff, if necessary.
• Inventory inmate property.
• Accept and document contraband into evidence, if necessary.
• Prepare fingerprint cards and fingerprint inmates.
• Photograph inmates.
• Supervise inmate search/shower procedure.
• Secure property in property room.
• Obtain jail clothing and provide to inmates.
• Issue personal items.
• Provide orientation while escorting inmate to housing units.

*Conduct release procedures.

• Review and select appropriate release files.
• Prepare inmates for release.
• Obtain inventory record; property from property room.
• Escort inmate or arrange for escort.
• Exchange inmates jail clothing for personal clothing and belongings.
• Release, escort and observe inmate departure from jail.

Jail Operations and Inmate Supervision:Supervise the inmate housing units, recreation and activities and inmate/visitor interactions.*Supervise inmates assigned to maintenance and grounds upkeep.*Inspect the jail facility including individual units and dayroomsAdminister corrective action, as necessary.*Obtain program listing and staff briefings and review program schedule.*Schedule inmates’ attendance and arrange escort.*Distribute and collect commissary and library request forms from inmates.Deliver commissary order box to inmates.Collect books, as necessary.*Maintain a log of all incoming and outgoing mail.Collect and distribute mail.Inmate Escort:
*Escort inmates and visitors to and from visitation.
*Escort inmates to and from medical center.
*Provide security during medical treatment/exams.
*Escort inmates to and from program services.

Miscellaneous:
Prepare and maintain records and reports.
Attend meetings and serve on temporary committees, as requested.
*Maintain and increase knowledge and skills through attendance at meetings, conferences, training seminars and in-service training sessions.
Perform additional duties and assignments as required.

*Denotes an essential function of the job

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES : Knowledge of:

• Department policies and procedures.
• No criminal record.
• Local and state ordinances and laws.
• Criminal and civil rights laws.
• Jail standards.
• Electronic security systems, equipment and operations.
• LEADS operation.
• Security practices and procedures and security search techniques.
• Safety procedures and techniques.
• Inmate observation and control techniques.
• Inmate intake procedures and requirements.
• Radio communications and radio codes.
• Document preparation, requirements and methods.

Skill and Ability to:

• Operate security and monitoring equipment.
• Operate radio and electronic communications systems.
• Operate computer.
• Interact with and respond appropriately to inmates.
• Communicate effectively in written and oral form.
• Collect, classify and maintain information and records.
• Recognize dangerous and emergency situations and respond appropriately.
• Resolve problems involving several variables.
• Demonstrate physical ability necessary to perform duties outlined in the Minimum Standards for Jails in Ohio.
• Perform First Aid and CPR procedures.
• Prepare accurate and complete reports.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor and Coworkers and public.

May be acquired after hire

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $23.00 - $33.67 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $34