Corrections Officer

The Hancock County Sheriff's Office located in Findlay, OH is a law enforcement organization that strives to provide professional services to ensure the safety and security of its citizens, maintain human rights, protect property, and preserve life. The department operates with a philosophy that allows law enforcement and the community residents to work together to prevent and solve crimes.

                                                                                   R.C. 341.05 and OAC 5120: 1-8-17

Job Description

Receives and discharges inmates; performs complete booking process including fingerprinting, photographs, etc. Performs search of persons leaving or reentering the facility for contraband; completes required forms necessary during booking and release process; prepares routine records, reports and files as required; makes proper entries into jail management software; operates video player software to review video in incidents recorded by jail security camera; uses Microsoft Outlook to send and receive electronic email.

Correction Officer Requirements:

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing


• Willing to perform shift work


• Willing to work holidays/weekends and overtime


• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure 

Benefits

• Competitive wages


• Transfer prior law enforcement service (pending on experience and qualifications)


• Vacation after 6 months


• Longevity


• Health, vision & dental insurance


• Free life insurance policy


• Employee assistance program


• 40 hours of wellness leave yearly (upon approval/conditions must be met) 

General Requirements for Employment: 

• No felony convictions


• Valid Ohio Driver’s License/ID


• Must be able to pass extensive background investigation including, but not limited to, the monitoring of social media accounts, prior law enforcement interaction, and personal & past job references


• Applicants are subject to drug screening

Hancock County Sheriff's Office | Employment (hancocksheriff.org)