Corrections Officer: Sheriff's Office (Full & Part Time)

The work involves responsibility on an assigned shift for the enforcement of rules and regulations, governing the custody, security, conduct, discipline, safety and general well being of inmates confined in a county correctional facility. The duties involve considerable inmate contact and supervision in a work, recreation or learning environment. Work procedures are well defined but incumbents must be alert to possibilities of emergency situations, be able to respond to and exercise sound judgment when problems occur. The work is performed under general supervision of a higher-level correctional supervisor with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in dealing with day-to-day situations in the facility. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment. Special Requirements: Possession of an appropriate level New York State Drivers License at the time of appointment. Completion of New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services training prior to completion of the probationary period. Successful completion of physical fitness standards and a psychological evaluation at the time of appointment. Special Note: 1) Chapter 85 of the Laws of 1982 amends Section 45(9) of the Correction Law to require that all permanent appointments to Correction Officer are subject to satisfactorily completing training standards prescribed by the Division of Criminal Justice Services. COMPETITIVE WYOMING COUNTY RESIDENCY REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPOINTMENT. Wyoming County is an Equal Opportunity Employer 2) Such program shall be satisfactorily completed by such personnel prior to their undertaking their duties or within one (1) year following the date of the appointment or at such times as the Division of Criminal Justice Services may prescribe.