Corrections Officer

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.

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma. ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY – EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS : Applicants may be approved conditionally to take civil service examinations if the minimum educational requirement is met within twelve (12) months from the examination date. As proof of satisfactory completion of the minimum educational requirement, conditionally approved candidates are responsible for submitting appropriate documentation to the Madison County Department of Human Resources within twelve (12) months of taking the exam. Names of conditionally approved candidates will be restricted on the eligible list and will not be certified for appointment(s) until appropriate documentation is received.

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 have been legal residents of Madison County, Onondaga County, Cortland County, Chenango County, Otsego County, Oneida County or Oswego County for at least one month immediately preceding the date of appointment. Preference in certification may be given to successful candidates who have been legal residents of Madison County or the jurisdiction in which appointment is to be made for at least one month prior to the date of certification. INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS WHO ARE TAKING MULTIPLE EXAMINATIONS FOR CORRECTIONS

The eligible lists established as a result of these examinations will be used to fill present and future vacancies as they occur in the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.