Correction Officer EXAM ANNOUNCEMENT

VACANCY:At present there are five (5) vacancies in the Seneca County Law Enforcement Center. This eligible list will be used to fill these and future vacancies as they occur in Seneca County.

RESIDENCY:Candidates must have been legal residents of Seneca County or one of the six contiguous counties for one month preceding the date of application. Preference in appointment may be given to successful candidates who have been legal residents of the municipality in which appointment is to be made for at least one month prior to the date of certification and are residents of such municipality at the time of appointment.

SALARY: $25.08/per hour 2025 rate

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative Only):

· Makes periodic rounds, supervises the movement and activities of inmates and maintains jail security at an assigned post or cell tier;

· Locks and unlocks cells and access doors using mechanical and electrical devices;

· Watches for unusual incidents or activities on the part of inmates involving violation of facility rules and reports these to supervisor either verbally or in writing;

· Checks cell and corridor areas for faulty bars, gates, etc., and makes routine fire and safety checks;

· Issues clothing and bedding and instructs inmates in its proper care;

· Books inmates by preparing appropriate records and taking fingerprints and photo identification;

· Searches cells, frisks inmates and confiscates contraband;

· Mediates minor incidents and takes direct action to break up fights or other disturbances between inmates;

· Supervises inmates assigned to work details, advises them of what is expected and of the rules and regulations of the work area including possible safety hazards;

· Listens to inmate problems, informs them of rules and regulations; and, where they cannot be resolved, makes referrals to appropriate staff;

· Performs related operational duties such as screening visitors, operating two-way radios, carrying and operating firearms, receiving bail or fine money, operating specialized computer equipment, utilizing restraining devices and techniques to control and escort inmates, and meeting with the public to inform them of such things as visiting hours and bail procedures;

· May use chemical agents, weapons, including Tasers, or restraining devices and protection equipment in case of fights or other disturbances;

· Performs clerical duties associated with the admission, processing, and/or transfer of inmates, including obtaining fingerprints and photographs, data entry of inmate and charge information, and issuance of receipts for confiscated inmate property and funds;

· Operates a commissary for the inmates and keeps all necessary records of the operation;

· Collection of money from inmates personal property box and maintain proper records;

· Take inmates to the jail library as part of their recreation privileges;

· Maintain supplies of recreation apparatus and equipment;

· Encourages participation in recreation activities and discusses the importance of recreation;

· May be directed to work mandatory overtime.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency or comparable diploma.

Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment to be in conformance with Public Officer’s Law Article 2, Section 3(1) and Article 2, Section 3-B.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AT TIME OF APPOINTMENT:

Possession of a valid New York State Driver’s License is required and must be maintained throughout employment.

NOTE: No person may be appointed as a Correction Officer who has been convicted of a felony or of any offense in any other jurisdiction that if committed in NYS would constitute a felony. A person may also be barred from appointment if he/she has been convicted of a misdemeanor or of any offense in any other jurisdiction that if committed in NYS would constitute a misdemeanor if the Personnel Officer determines that the employment of such person is not in the best interest of the department.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the position incumbents may be required to work mandated overtime and irregular hours as needed.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: At the time candidates are being considered for appointment, they must meet physical/medical standards. Drug testing is included in the required medical examination. In accordance with State Laws, a Correction Officer is a Peace Officer and must be a United States citizen to qualify to hold such office. Permanent appointments to this class are subject to satisfactorily completing training standards prescribed by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. Incumbent is required to maintain residency in Seneca County or a contiguous county throughout employment.

SENECA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

SCOPE OF THE EXAMINATION

There is no written multiple-choice test. This is an online examination questionnaire that asks questions about your education, training, and work experience. This online questionnaire IS YOUR EXAMINATION. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will receive a rating based upon an evaluation of your training and experience against the duties of the position being tested.

Candidates must complete an examination application and return it to the Seneca County Personnel Department_ on or before the last filing date of January 15, 2025._

Approved candidates will be sent a notice containing directions to a website address needed to complete a Training and Experience Questionnaire.

The Training and Experience (T&E) Questionnaire will be available on February 1, 2025, and approved candidates will be required to complete and submit this questionnaire between February 1, 2025 and midnight, February 28, 2025. Candidates will not be able to claim any credit for training or experience to be gained after the application filing deadline of January 15, 2025.

Candidates who fail to submit their questionnaire by February 28, 2025 will receive the minimum rating of 70.

Note: Individuals can participate in Correction Officer examinations for other municipal civil service agencies to maximize their opportunity for appointment. Interested candidates will need to separately apply, be registered, and complete the T&E questionnaire for each municipal civil service agency according to each agency’s guidelines. In addition, the application and T&E questionnaire process for the NYS Correction Officer Trainee exam program is separate from the Correction Officer T&E exam program for municipal civil service agencies. Visit cs.ny.gov for more information on applying to State exams.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.08 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Military leave
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Romulus, NY 14541 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25