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HAMILTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
1000 SYCAMORE STREET
CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202
513-946-6596

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Updated: April 08, 2022

AGENCY: Hamilton County
DIVISION OR INSTITUION: Sheriff's Office
UNIT OR OFFICE: Jail Services Division
USUAL WORKING TITLE OF POSITION: Deputy Sheriff Corrections Officer
POSITION NO. AND TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Deputy Sheriff Corrections Sergeant
NORMAL WORKING HOURS (explain unusual or rotating shift): From: 1st, or 2nd shift as assigned.

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is currently hiring for Deputy Sheriff assigned to Corrections. All candidates must complete the REACT exam through National Testing Network.

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office requires the Public Safety Self Assessment (PSSA) and the Typing Test which can be found in your candidate profile on National Testing Network.

%	Job Duties in Order of Importance	Minimum Acceptable Characteristics
40%	(1) Supervises, interacts with and monitors in a “Direct Supervision Management Style”. Escort inmates to meals, visits, religious services, meetings with counsel and other facility approved events. Completes in-person security and housekeeping inspections of all cells, security rounds, common areas, showers, hallways, bathrooms on a continuous basis. Direct inmates to perform all cleaning and other duties, converse with inmate population and observe inmate behavior and assess any potential threat risks. Analyze information received and observed from inmates including gang activities and choose proper course of action in routine, emergency and potentially life threatening situations. Use defensive tactics to control and physically restrain aberrant inmate behavior (e.g.. subdue attempts at escape, fights, disturbances etc.) .	Ability to: Preserve the peace, protect life, property, and enforce the laws of Ohio, exercise sound judgement under stressful circumstances including life threatening situations; recognize unusual or threatening situations and take appropriate action; physically defend oneself and protect others from physical harm; supervise the clean-up of bodily fluids; physically restrain inmates; communicate effectively in written and oral form; maintain accurate records; establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, coworkers, inmates and general public; analyze situations; prepare meaningful, concise and accurate reports; supervise and monitor the behavior of other adults; maintain a high level of physical fitness and agility.
20%	(2) Observe and assess inmates for changes in their medical or mental health condition; Constantly practice universal precaution procedures due to possible exposure to Hepatitis, AIDS and other viruses and diseases through contaminated body fluids such as urine, blood and feces. Administers first aid including CPR when necessary.	Skill in: interpersonal communication and mediation techniques; self-defense tactics; operation of Windows based computer software and workstation; office machines and equipment. Maintain certification as peace officer for state of Ohio when assignment requires.
10%	(3) Operates computer terminals, completes reports and enters required information into the computerized Jail Management System (e.g. incidents, rule infractions, disturbances, activity logs, disciplinary actions, suicide watch logs, administrative segregation logs, medical/mental health referrals; maintenance requests; etc.)
10%	(4) Operates and monitors security control panels, monitors and electronic surveillance equipment. Operates and monitors facility communication and radio systems.
10%	(5) Performs security and administrative functions as assigned by the Corrections Sergeant (e.g. housing officer; courtroom security; transportation officer; rover; medical/mental health officer; search officer; etc). Interact with attorneys, caseworkers, medical and mental health professionals, law enforcement officers and the public.
5%	(6) Conducts body searches (clothed and unclothed), recording and tagging of personal property; assists in the processing of new arrestees; Performs a preliminary health and suicide-screening questionnaire. Ensure inmates have access to all essential services and programs in the corrections facility; performs other duties as required.
5%	(7) May perform law enforcement duties as directed or required as a peace officer.

Candidate Contact:
Lieutenant Michelle Moore
513-946-6595
MMoore@hcso.org

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