Corrections Officer 516 Hiring Event Applications

Please use this posting to apply if you plan to attend our hiring event on 5/16/26 between 11am-2pm at the Delaware County Jail located at 844 US 42 N Delaware OH 43015.

-Please submit your application in advance for priority access

-Please bring valid government-issued photo ID

-A background form will be emailed to you for completion in order to participate in a 15-minute Jail tour

-Questions Email

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 drivers 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.

• 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.

Complete job description is available on the Class Specifications page.

Full job descriptions are available on theClass Specificationspage.

Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/D/V