Correction Officers

Lake Pleasant, NY
Hamilton County Sheriff

Salary: $43,400 – $46,858.

Essential Functions:

  • A Correction Officer on an assigned shift is responsible for the enforcement of rules and regulations governing the custody, security, conduct, discipline, safety and general wellbeing of inmates in a County jail.
  • The duties involve considerable inmate contact and supervision in a work, recreation or learning environment. Incumbent is responsible for Emergency Services Dispatch (fire, police and ambulance).
  • Work procedures are well defined but incumbents must be alert to the possibilities of emergency situations arising and exercise sound judgment when problems occur.
  • The work is performed under general supervision of a higher-level superior officer with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in dealing with day-to-day situations in the County jail.

Requirements:

  • Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.
  • Possession of a valid NYS driver’s license at the time of appointment.