The Ross County Sheriff’s Office is seeking qualified and motivated individuals to serve as Corrections Officers. This role is responsible for maintaining safety, security, and order within the county law complex while directing and monitoring inmate activity and enforcing facility rules.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise inmates and maintain order withing the facility
- Conduct routine inmate counts, searches, and inspections
- Enforce rules, policies, and procedures
- Respond to emergencies, disturbances, and security incidents
- Complete reports and maintain accurate documentation
- Assist with reception and release processes
- Escort inmates to court, medical visits, and other locations
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age, possess a valid driver’s license, and a high school diploma or G.E.D.
Work hours are to be determined: facility operates on a 24/7 schedule with shifts to include 8am – 4pm, 4pm – 12am, 12am – 8am; may work evening, night, or rotating shift
Union: Teamsters Local 28
Our benefits package includes:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance Coverage
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 12 paid holidays per year
- Ohio Public Retirement Systems (OPERS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
Training & Development Required to Remain in Classification after Employment: mandatory & successful completion of Corrections Academy, First Aid/CPR
Drug-Free Workplace
The final applicant accepted for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment
Pre-Hire Screening
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check, truth verification test, and medical evaluation. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
All new hires must serve a one-year probationary period.
