Correction Officer
Cuyahoga County Cleveland, OH
Cuyahoga County Cleveland, OH
3 weeks ago
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Base pay range
$25.98/hr - $25.98/hr
Department: Sheriff's Department
Anticipated Work Schedule: Various (24/7 Operations)
Reports To: Corrections Corporal
Bargaining Unit: OPBA
Full Time, Classified, Non-Exempt position
Starting Wage: $25.98/ hour + Comprehensive Benefit Package
Correction Officers are instrumental to the success of operations in the jail. Work is hands-on and interactive with different opportunities for growth. Correction officers are responsible for the supervision, safety and security of inmates and the jail itself.
Essential Job FunctionsOversee and supervise inmates within the Correction Center in all daily activities, including:
- Observing inmate behavior
- Making appropriate referrals
- Inmate searches
- Enumerating inmates
- Distributing meals
- Commissary, hygiene, items and mail
- Reporting unusual incidents orally and through documentation
- Escorting inmates through the center.
- Complete required routine forms, logs and reports.
- Use of safety and security equipment to include; keys, alarm devices, fire extinguishers, self-contained breathing apparatus, fire and riot hoses, electrical control panels, appropriate OSHA safety equipment, computer terminals, printer, fax, laundering equipment and any other mechanical equipment used within the Center.
- Some shifts may require mandatory additional hours to be worked.
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma or GED. Must be 21 years old and not have been convicted of a felony, a serious misdemeanor, or have any pending cases.
- Knowledge of supervising inmates in a controlled environment, security measures and safety practices associated with detention of felons. Must possess the ability to thoroughly read and understand the policies and procedures of the Cuyahoga County's Sheriff's Department. Must possess the ability to write reports and have the ability to properly communicate with co-workers, Superiors, and inmates .
- The ideal candidate will possess the ability to follow directives from Supervisors and Administration in a timely and effective manner. The candidate must successfully complete the required 365 day probationary period.
Career Path
There are continuous opportunities for advancement through two different career tracks.
- The Correction Officer career track has a direct line of advancement: Correction Officer Corporal > Sergeant > Lieutenant > Associate Warden > Warden > Administrator of Corrections
- The Law Enforcement career track offers over 100 non-correctional or law enforcement career tracks, including advancement to Security Officer and Deputy Sheriff, and the opportunity for continuous learning and the chance to experience a strong work community. You can thrive in a stable environment, positively influence the behavior of others and grow your leadership skills.
Perks & Benefits
- Cuyahoga County will pay for your required Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) training
- Rotating shifts are available, and overtime is offered to qualified officers
- We want our employees to be healthy and motivated. Cuyahoga County offers comprehensive benefits with the flexibility that meets your unique needs.
- You will be a part of a great retirement plan offered through Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plans (OPERS).
Application Process
This is a competitive, classified position. The Personnel Review Commission (PRC) will check your application to make sure you meet the minimum qualifications. If you do, the PRC will invite you to take a civil service examination. The exam is specific to this position. Everyone who passes the exam goes on an eligibility list. To fill this opening, the PRC sends the hiring department and Human Resources (HR) a certified eligibility list with the top 25% candidates (or at least the ten highest scoring candidates, whichever is greater). HR helps the hiring department decide who from the certified list to follow up with for interviews and then a job offer.
Most of our communication with candidates is through email. Regularly check the email address you gave us in your job profile. Watch your Spam folder, just in case.
If we offer you a job, you must pass a drug screen and background check before the offer becomes final. Prior criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify you from employment; the County looks at criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis using the guidelines in Chapter 306 of the County Code.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Cuyahoga County is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, which includes building an environment that respects the individual, promotes innovation and offers opportunities for all employees to develop to their full potential. A diverse workforce helps the County realize its full potential. The County benefits from the creativity and innovation that results when people with different experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds work together.
The County is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, language, religion, citizenship status, sex, age, marital status, sexual preference or orientation, gender identity/expression, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, membership in a collective bargaining unit, status with regard to public assistance, or political affiliation.
If you need assistance applying or participating in any part of the candidate experience, contact Human Resources at 216-443-7190 and ask to speak with a talent acquisition team member.
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