Corrections Officer

Overview

Corrections officers for the Miami County Sheriff’s Office are responsible for the intake and release and daily observation of inmates. The staff rotates work responsibilities between our two facilities. The “Full‑Service Jail”, a linear, bar‑style jail located in downtown Troy houses higher‑classified inmates, while the “Minimum Security Facility”, an open, pod‑style jail located on N. CR 25A north of the fairgrounds houses the lower‑classified, mainly non‑violent inmates.

We currently operate on 12‑hour shifts from 7a‑7p and 7p‑7a which offers correction officers every other weekend off and the ability to work 7 days in a 14‑day period. Corrections officers’ main responsibility is the care, custody, and control of all inmates housed in our facilities.

• Control Room Operations
• Intake and Release of Inmates
• Photographing and fingerprinting inmates
• Direct Supervision of up to 60 inmates in one pod
• Log all daily inmate activities
• Possibility of promotion to Corrections Sergeant or Lieutenant

Starting pay can range between $23.19 and $26.63 an hour after completing all the steps under the current contract. Under the current contract, the top pay for a Deputy is $36.65 an hour.

Upon completion of the entry‑level exam, all candidate scores are automatically forwarded to the MCSO. Candidates who attain a passing score will be placed on the department’s eligibility list. MCSO will contact candidates on the list and will invite them to continue to participate in other stages of the selection process.

The Miami County Board of Commissioners, including those agencies under other elected officials, is an equal opportunity employer and does not make employment decisions in a discriminatory manner based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabilities that can be reasonably accommodated, or veteran status. The County complies with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

This policy prohibits both discrimination based on any of the above‑listed protected characteristics, retaliation against a person who opposes or complains about prohibited conduct, or participates in any way in the complaint, investigation, or reasonable accommodation processes. The Miami County Sheriff’s Office offers an attractive and competitive fringe benefits package.

• Health Insurance:
  Anthem/ CEBCO administers the Health Insurance plan for physicians and hospital services covering the employee, spouse, and children. The family health insurance will cover a spouse who is able to receive health insurance through their current employer.
• Life Insurance:
  Benefit of $20,000 plus an option to purchase additional insurance at reduced rates. Coverage is available for a spouse also.
• Personal Liability Insurance:
  Professional liability insurance is provided at no cost for $1,000,000 per incident.
• Vacation Time:
  Two (2) weeks beginning year two (2) for the first eight (8) years; then advances in stages up to five (5) weeks after twenty‑five (25) years.
• Clothing and Equipment Allowance:
  Uniforms are provided at no cost, including uniform dry cleaning.