Correction Officer

(illustrative only) Maintains jail security and prisoner discipline; Books inmates by preparing appropriate records, fingerprints, photographing, and other related duties; Supervises inmates at meal times and at work stations; Assigns inmates to cells and informs them of prison rules and routines; Supervises visitations to inmates and records all incoming and outgoing mail; Maintains jail records on all prisoners and prepares a variety of reports related to the care of inmates and security of the facility; Keeps prisoners under constant surveillance; Supervises the care, storage, and distribution of clothing and linen and maintenance of beds, mattresses, and furniture; Maintains and supervises all medical, hygiene, and policy-prescribed needs of inmates; Makes periodic rounds of assigned areas, checking locking devices; May guard inmates in transit between jail, courtroom, or other facilities; May perform desk and dispatching duties; With proper authorization, may use weapons, chemical agents, restraining devices, or protective equipment in case of emergency.

Candidates must meet the following requirements on or before the date of
the written test:
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma. Candidates must pass a qualifying medical examination.

There is no written multiple-choice test. This is an online examination questionnaire that asks questions about your education, training, and work experience. This online questionnaire IS YOUR EXAMINATION. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will receive a rating based upon an evaluation of your training and experience against the duties of the position being tested. Candidates must complete an examination application and return it to the Jefferson County Department of Human Resources on or before the last filing date of November 13, 2026. Approved Candidates will be sent a notice containing directions to a website address needed to complete a Training and Experience Questionnaire. The Training and Experience (T&E) Questionnaire will be available on December 1, 2026, and approved candidates will be required to complete and submit this questionnaire between December 1, and midnight, December 31, 2026. Candidates will not be able to claim any credit for training or experience gained after the application filing deadline of November 13, 2026. Candidates who fail to submit their questionnaire by December 31, 2026 will not receive a score and not be added to the eligible list.

This list will be used to fill future vacancies, as they occur, with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department.