Correction Officer

Utica, NY
Oneida County Sheriff

Salary: $23.13/Hour

Closing Date: December 31, 2025

Position Summary:

This position exists in the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office (Criminal Division) and involves responsibility on an assigned shift for the enforcement of rules and regulations governing security, conduct, discipline, safety, and general well-being of inmates of the County correction facility. The duties involve considerable inmate contact and supervision in a work, recreation or learning situation. Work procedures are well defined, but incumbents must be alert to possibilities of emergency situations arising and exercise sound judgement when problems occur. The work is performed under general supervision of a Correction Officer-Sergeant or Correction Officer-Lieutenant, with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgement in dealing with day-to-day situations in the facility. The incumbent performs related work as required.

Requirements:

  • Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.
  • Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license at time of appointment. License must remain
    valid throughout appointment.
  • Candidates must be United States citizens at time of appointment.
  • Candidates are not eligible for appointment until they reach their eighteenth birthday