Job Information

PICKAWAY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
600 ISLAND ROAD
CIRCLEVILLE, OHIO 43113
(740)474-2176
http://www.pickawaysheriff.com

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Updated: June 04, 2021

Classification: Corrections Officer

The Pickaway County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting results for Corrections Officer. The department is building an eligibility list for current and future positions.

Salary Information: Starting pay between $16.41 - $18.30 (depending on experience).

Benefit Information: Paid holidays, personal days, sick leave accrual, vacation accrual, shift differential, overtime eligible, longevity, uniforms, Health and Rx insurance, vision and dental, deferred compensation.

Contact Information:
James Brown
Corrections Lieutenant
740-477-6000
jbrown@pickawaysheriff.com

Department Information: The Pickaway County Sheriff's Office is currently comprised of 95 total personnel assigned to the Jail, Patrol, Communications, Detective and Administration Divisions of the office.

Job Requirements

Age: 18

US Citizen: Yes

High School Grad/GED: Yes

Valid OHIO State Driver's License: Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes

Vision: Must have corrected vision to 20/20

Academy Certification: Must be able to obtain a LEADS certification within 6 months of hire

Prior Experience: Preferred but not required

Specific Disqualifiers/Behaviors: Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifiers
The following occurrences and/or incidents in a candidate’s background may result in disqualification from the selection process (but are not limited to):

Felony Conviction

Driving Disqualifiers
Poor driving history

Drug Use Disqualifiers
Illegal use of controlled substances and/or conviction for controlled substance violation

Employment Disqualifiers
Poor work history to include abuse of sick leave, disciplinary actions showing disregard for policies and procedures, etc.

Financial Disqualifiers
Poor credit history including debts not being regularly paid

Additional Disqualifiers
Other concerns deemed undesirable in a Corrections Officer position given the responsibilities incumbent to this position

General Statement of Duties: Supervises and monitors daily activities of prisoners to ensure jail facility rules and regulations are observed; supervises prisoners during meals , work and recreational activities; monitors sleeping, bathing and visiting activities of inmates; distributes meals, medication, mail and personal items to prisoners; escorts prisoners to and from secured areas, confinement and court; conducts routine security checks of jail areas and equipment; searches prisoners and cell areas; conducts prisoner head counts; handles inmate complaints, requests and/or difficult situations; other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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