Corrections Deputy

The Wood County Sheriff’s Office offers:

• Top Competitive Salaries

• Excellent Medical Coverage

• Dental Coverage

• Retirement Plans (OPERS)

• Life Insurance

• Paid Holidays (12 annually)

• Paid Vacations

• Sick Leave

• Uniform Allowance

• Free Dry Cleaning Service

• Wellness Programs​

• Paid Training

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND DISQUALIFIERS

Age: 18 if applying for Corrections

US Citizen:
Lawfully able to work in the U.S.

Valid OHIO State Driver’s License:
Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes

Vision:
Correctable to 20/20

Schooling Prior and Post Hiring:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be able to pass corrections academy and state certification.

Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifiers:
No felony convictions (expunged records included).

Driving Disqualifiers:

• Must be insurable under Wood County’s insurance carrier.
• No OMVI arrests within the last 3 years.
• No DUS or reckless operation arrests within the last 3 years.
• Multiple traffic arrests that may make one uninsurable.

Drug Use Disqualifiers:

• No misdemeanor drug convictions within the last 5 years.
• No felony drug convictions.
• Drug screen required on conditional offer then randomly thereafter.

Corrections Deputy provide for the safety of staff and inmates and the security of the correction facility; supervises inmate activities, and performs related corrections work as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

In addition to consistent and reliable attendance, the following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Patrols assigned areas; observes inmate movement for evidence of forbidden activities, infraction of rules, and unsatisfactory attitude or adjustment of prisoners; routinely searches inmates, cells, kitchen and other inmate-accessible areas for contraband and other safety and security hazards; escorts inmates to assigned areas; responds to inmate complaints and questions; mediates disputes; provides information, researches problems, and initiates problem resolution; responds to backup calls.

Enforces rules and regulations of the jail; maintains safety and security of the general public, facility staff, and inmates; monitors cameras; opens doors for officers and inmates; answers intercom and telephone; writes incident reports and disciplinary charges on inmates; enters information into computer

Supervises meals, visitation, recreation and exercise, telephone privileges, counseling, court visits, movement within the facility, and medical attention; conducts head counts regularly.

Processes and books inmates; searches, photographs and fingerprints inmates; secures inmates’ property and issues clothing and supplies; establishes inmate records and accounts; completes medical screenings;

Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.

Attends meetings, training sessions and seminars as required.

Prepares reports and forms; performs research as needed; makes applicable calculations; submits mandatory reports to outside agencies as appropriate; maintains records.

Operates a variety of standard and specialized machinery, equipment, and tools associated with law enforcement, which may include a police vehicle, standard/emergency vehicles, firearms, chemical weapons, emergency equipment, radar/laser equipment, radio/communications equipment, computer, alcohol testing equipment, drug testing kits, processing kits, handcuffs, baton, flashlight, metal detector, measuring devices, camera, video camera, video cassette recorder, tape recorder, television, overhead projector, or other equipment.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Provides assistance or backup coverage to other employees or departments as needed; performs other related tasks as required.

Assignment to Commissary Deputy may include the following additional duties:

Counts inmates cash; opens inmate accounts; adds money to accounts; balances inmate account; prepares bank deposit; deducts medical fees; posts indigent pack fees to inmate accounts; downloads information on accounts; sorts indigent receipts; prepares indigent pack paper and hygiene container;…