Correctional Classification Officer Jobs Near Me

Location : Delaware, OH
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2000003
Department: Sheriff's Office
Division: Corrections
Opening Date: 05/26/2020
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: FOP/OLC
Objectives
Benefit Information:

• Progressive work environment: tattoos and facial hair allowed (within policy).
• Yearly bonus for graduate degrees.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Training opportunities.
• Benefits package includes: Medical, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, and employee wellness program incentive.

**A candidate with prior experience may be placed into any pay step at the sole discretion of the Sheriff**
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates who have previously applied must wait at least one year from their most recent interview to be eligible for re-interview.
Hiring Process StepsPay Scale (2026)
Application SubmittedHire$26.83Panel Interview1 Year$27.90Computerized Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA)2 Years$29.02Background Investigation3 Years$30.18Conditional Offer4 Years$31.38PRADCO Assessment (Psychological Evaluation)5 Years$33.01Second Interview with Jail Director/Jail TourDrug Screen and Medical ExamFinal Interview with Sheriff Balzer
Job Standards
Incumbent is responsible for managing, directing, and controlling the behavior of residents in compliance with work rules and guidelines. Incumbent reports to the Shift Sergeant.
Completion of a secondary education or equivalent. Must have a valid Ohio driver's license and a clean criminal record. Successful completion of the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy in Corrections required, along with specialized training in self-defense and the use of safety / protective equipment. Must successfully complete certification course in first aid / CPR. Work consists of moderately, relatively standardized tasks and operations requiring application of prescribed procedures and routines. Incumbent is required to quickly react to potentially threatening situations on a regular basis.
Essential Functions

• Supervises residents and controls behaviors in all areas of the jail, including booking, control room, security, housing and visitation;
• Processes individuals for incarceration, including search for contraband, evaluating status / prior offenses and outstanding warrants, determining if charges are bondable and calculating bond amount if applicable, determining classification of offense and assigning to appropriate areas / housing;
• Escorts residents to court and records activities and Court orders;
• Instructs, directs and orientates residents regarding Jail policies and procedures;
• Supervises personal hygiene and general housekeeping;
• Completes and maintains daily activity logs, reports of incidents and behavior management reports;
• Maintains accurate counts of all assigned residents;
• Investigates and reports findings of problems of residents to ensure the well-being and security of the residents;
• Performs inspections of the building such as safety, security, maintenance, and housekeeping are made, and reporting delinquencies to the proper authorities;
• Executes and enforces the policies and orders of the Jail;
• Provides protection and security for high risk situations;
• Files reports on residents for violations;
• Composes, reviews and files a variety of documentation;
• Assists the Shift Sergeant in the execution and jail duties and procedures;
• Serve meals and medication to residents;
• Assembles residents for movement / transport, including attorney visits, court dates, medical room, recreation, library, church, visitation, mental health visits and probation visits;
• Prepares necessary forms / paperwork as requested by the Court;
• Free of alcohol and / or drug dependency.

Supplemental Information
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Complete job description is available on the Class Specificationspage.
Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/D/V
Full job descriptions are available on the Class Specifications page.
Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/D/V
Delaware County offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: health care, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), dental care, life insurance, pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave, and deferred compensation plans.
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