<p>Corrections Officer - 5/16 Hiring Event Applications</p> <p>Salary</p> <p>$26.83 Hourly</p> <p>Location</p> <p>Delaware, OH</p> <p>Job Type</p> <p>Full-Time</p> <p>Job Number</p> <p>2501273</p> <p>Department</p> <p>Sheriff's Office</p> <p>Division</p> <p>Corrections</p> <p>Opening Date</p> <p>04/29/2026</p> <p>Closing Date</p> <p>5/16/2026 5:00 PM Eastern</p> <p>FLSA</p> <p>Non-Exempt</p> <p>Bargaining Unit</p> <p>FOP/OLC</p> <ul> <li>Description </li><li>Benefits </li></ul> <p>Objectives</p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>Please submit your application in advance for priority access </li><li>Please bring valid, government-issued photo ID </li><li>A background form will be emailed to you for completion in order to participate in a 15-minute Jail tour </li><li>Questions? Email DCSOHR@co.delaware.oh.us </li></ul> <p>Job Standards</p> <p>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 driver's 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.</p> <p>Essential Functions</p> <ul> <li>Supervises residents and controls behaviors in all areas of the jail, including booking, control room, security, housing and visitation; </li><li>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; </li><li>Escorts residents to court and records activities and Court orders; </li><li>Instructs, directs and orientates residents regarding Jail policies and procedures; </li><li>Supervises personal hygiene and general housekeeping; </li><li>Completes and maintains daily activity logs, reports of incidents and behavior management reports; </li><li>Maintains accurate counts of all assigned residents; </li><li>Investigates and reports findings of problems of residents to ensure the well-being and security of the residents; </li><li>Performs inspections of the building such as safety, security, maintenance, and housekeeping are made, and reporting delinquencies to the proper authorities; </li><li>Executes and enforces the policies and orders of the Jail; </li><li>Provides protection and security for high risk situations; </li><li>Files reports on residents for violations; </li><li>Composes, reviews and files a variety of documentation; </li><li>Assists the Shift Sergeant in the execution and jail duties and procedures; </li><li>Serve meals and medication to residents; </li><li>Assembles residents for movement / transport, including attorney visits, court dates, medical room, recreation, library, church, visitation, mental health visits and probation visits; </li><li>Prepares necessary forms / paperwork as requested by the Court; </li><li>Free of alcohol and / or drug dependency. </li></ul> <p>Supplemental Information</p> <p>Complete job description is available on the Class Specifications page.</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer</p> <p>M/F/D/V</p> <p>Full job descriptions are available on the Class Specifications page.</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer</p> <p>M/F/D/V</p> <p>Delaware County offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: health care, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), dental care, life insurance, pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave, and deferred compensation plans.</p> <p>To learn more details, visit our benefits page.</p>