NY1498858 Corrections Officer needed for Madison County Sheriff's Office in Wampsville, NY.

Pay rate is $24.97 per hour.

Position is per-diem.

Corrections Officers sought for per diem positions with the Madison County Sheriffs Office. 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 at the 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 arising and exercise sound judgement when problems occur. The work is performed under general supervision of a higher level correctional supervisor with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgement in dealing with day-to-day situations in the facility. The incumbent does related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: -Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: -Successful completion of the New York State Commission of Corrections training prior to completion of the probationary period.

NOTE: (1) No person may be appointed as a Corrections Officer who has been convicted of a felony or of any offense in any other jurisdiction which if committed in New York State would constitute a felony. A person may also be barred from appointment if he/she has been convicted of a misdemeanor or of any offense in any other jurisdiction which if committed in New York State would constitute a misdemeanor if the County Personnel Officer determines that the employment of such person is not in the best interest of the department. (2) Candidates must be at least 19 years of age at the time of appointment. (3) United States citizenship is required at the time of appointment. (4) Possession of a valid New York State Drivers license at the time of appointment and maintenance of said license for the duration of appointment.

EOE

To Apply: Visit https://madison-portal.mycivilservice.com/