Correction Officer

NY1550026

Correction Officer. Full time for the Herkimer County Sheriff's Office. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This work involves the responsibility, on an assigned shift, for either the enforcement of rules and regulations governing the custody, security, conduct, discipline, safety and general well being of inmates in a County correctional facility, the responsibility for the telecommunication functions at the County Correctional Facility, and security of County owned and/or controlled property and buildings. The duties involve considerable inmate contact and supervision in a work, recreation or learning environment. The duties also involve answering emergency and non-emergency calls for police, fire and emergency medical personnel. It also includes receiving and transmitting messages and requested information to Department members on outside details, other police agencies and performing related communications activities involving the operation of telephone, teletype, two-way and short wave radios. The duties also involve safety and security of public employees at County owned locations. Work procedures for functions are well defined but incumbents must be alert to possibilities of emergency situations arising 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. Does related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Good knowledge of the rules, regulations and requirements of the Correction Law governing the supervision and treatment of inmates, safety and security of the facility and Department employees; good knowledge of telephone, teletype and two-way short wave and citizen's band radio equipment operating procedures; good knowledge of the geography and municipalities of the County; good knowledge of all emergency service providers within the County; good knowledge of the communication center's policies and procedures; good knowledge of Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations that pertain to the operations and functions within a communication center; working knowledge of the operation of radio equipment; working knowledge of first aid procedures; working knowledge of the layout and location of security personnel post assignments throughout the facility; working knowledge of the proper function of correction facility security equipment; working knowledge of human behavior in relation to correction facility inmates; ability to deal firmly yet courteously with the public; ability to follow and communicate written and oral directions; ability to reason clearly; ability to remember facts and information; ability to prepare records and reports; ability to read and interpret written materials; ability to observe, interpret and report on inmate activity; ability to deal with inmates firmly and courteously; ability to communicate rules and regulations of the facility to inmates; ability to make quick decisions regarding facility security and personal safety in emergency situations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; AND Completion of New York State Commission of Corrections training prior to completion of probationary period. Special Requirement: Possession of a New York State driver's license Pay: $44,290/year or $21.29/hr To apply, complete the application available online at and submit it by mail to Sheriff Scott Scherer, Herkimer County Sheriff's Office, 320 N. Main Street, Herkimer, NY 13350 or email completed applications to [email protected].