Correction Officer

This position involves responsibility for the custody, security, conduct, discipline, safety and general well-being of male and female inmates confined to the County correctional facility. The duties involve considerable inmate contact and supervision. Work procedures for functions are well defined but incumbents must be alert to possibilities of emergency situations and use sound judgement in overcoming problems. Strenuous physical exertion is required in dealing with uncooperative inmates. The work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher-ranking correctional officer. An employee in this class is a peace officer and may be required to carry a firearm in the performance of duties when authorized by the Sheriff. Does related work as required. Special requirement for appointment in school districts or BOCES: Per Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a School District or BOCES as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required. Qualifying Physical Agility Test: Qualified applicants are encouraged to maintain good physical fitness practices as they will be called to the physical fitness test on an as needed basis. Candidates will be given only one opportunity to pass the Physical Fitness Test. A description of the physical fitness test and requirements are attached. Complete testing policy is available in the Department of Human Resources upon request.
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Background Investigation and Additional Requirements: Each candidate will be subject to a thorough background investigation. Applicants may be required to authorize access to educational, financial, employment, criminal history, mental health records or other records and participate in a polygraph examination. Conviction of a felony will bar appointment. Conviction of a misdemeanor or other offenses is subject to evaluation and may bar employment. At the discretion of the employing law enforcement agency, candidates may be subject to additional screenings as a term and condition of employment, including but not limited to, fingerprinting and psychological testing. Drug testing is included in the required medical exam. Applicant will be responsible for the necessary fees for the fingerprint processing. Ontario County and the Department of Human Resources is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and has determined that the use or sale of illegal controlled substances, including exchanging or giving to another of any illegal controlled substance, may disqualify candidates from employment as a Correction Officer.

Graduation from high school, or higher, or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND be at least 18 years of age on or before the examination date.
Special Requirements – at Time of Appointment:
1. Driver’s License: Possession of a valid New York State Operator’s license and maintenance of such license throughout the tenure of employment in the position.
2. Medical & Physical Agility: At the time candidate is being considered for appointment, candidate must meet physical agility and medical standards.
3. Citizenship: In accordance with State Laws, a Correction Officer is a Peace Officer and must be a United States citizen to qualify to hold such office.
4. Qualifying Physical Agility Test: Qualified applicants are encouraged to maintain good physical fitness practices as they will be called to the physical fitness test on an as needed basis. Candidates will be given only one opportunity to pass the Physical Fitness Test. A description of the physical fitness test and requirements are attached. Complete testing policy is available in the Department of Human Resources upon request.
5. Background Investigation and Additional Requirements: Each candidate will be subject to a thorough background investigation. Applicants may be required to authorize access to educational, financial, employment, criminal history, mental health records or other records and participate in a polygraph examination. Conviction of a felony will bar appointment. Conviction of a misdemeanor or other offenses is subject to evaluation and may bar employment. At the discretion of the employing law enforcement agency, candidates may be subject to additional screenings as a term and condition of employment, including but not limited to, fingerprinting and psychological testing. Drug testing is included in the required medical exam. Applicant will be responsible for the necessary fees for the fingerprint processing.

There will be 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 first complete an examination application and submit it to the Ontario County Department of Human Resources on or before 11:59 p.m. on the last filing date of November 17, 2026 for the December 1, 2026 exam. Approved candidates will be sent a notice containing directions to a website address needed to complete a Training & Experience (T&E) 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, 2026 and midnight, December 31, 2026. Candidates will not be able to claim any credit for training or experience to be gained after the application filing deadline of November 17, 2026. Candidates who fail to submit their questionnaire by December 31, 2026 will not receive a score and will not be added to the eligible list. Note: Individuals can participate in Correction Officer examination for other municipal civil service agencies to maximize their opportunity for appointment. Interested candidates will need to separately apply, be registered, and complete the T&E questionnaire for each municipal civil service agency according to each agency’s guidelines. In addition, the application and T&E questionnaire process for the NYS Correction Officer Trainee exam program is separate from the Correction Officer T&E exam program for municipal civil service agencies. Visit cs.ny.gov for more information on applying to State exams. Taking the online T&E examination and personal NY.GOV ID Accounts: Approved applicants will need to access the T&E on the Department of Civil Service website. Each applicant will need a personal NY.GOV ID to participate in the examination. Each applicant will need a personal NY.GOV ID to participate in the examination. Applicants may already have a personal NY.GOV ID account if they have used online services for other agencies, such as the Department of Motor Vehicles. They should use the same personal NY.GOV ID for civil service examination purposes.
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Applicants should not create a new personal NY.GOV ID. More information about personal NY.GOV ID’s is available at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/home/myaccount/. There is a helpful video for applicants at this link. Applicants that require technical assistance with their personal NY.GOV ID can contact New York State Office of Information Technology (ITS) Service Desk directly at 844-891-1786 or at fixit@its.ny.gov. This examination is being held on a continuous recruitment basis. The Training and Experience Exam will be held periodically. Candidates who meet the qualifications and pass the exam will have their names placed on the eligible list in the order of final scores, regardless of the date on which they filed or took the exam. Generally, the names of qualified candidates will remain on the eligible list for 1 year. Candidates may apply for the examination once in the calendar year. Any qualifying tests (pass/fail) will be scheduled as needed. We reserve the right to terminate this special recruitment program. It is the candidates’ responsibility to keep their contact information (email address, phone number & USPS mailing address) current. The Address Change Form can be found at the Ontario County Department of Human Resources website: www.ontariocountyny.gov/HumanResources. To be considered for preference in certification based on residency, you must include the city and/or town/village and school district you live in. All communication is done electronically through the applicant ...

at Time of Application: Candidates must have their domicile as New York State for at least one month immediately preceding the examination date.

This examination is being held to establish an Eligible List to fill future vacancies in this title, which may occur during the life of the Eligible List. An eligible may receive only one Permanent appointment from this Eligible List. If an eligible accepts a Contingent-Permanent appointment their name will be removed from the Eligible List only for the department or agency in which she/he ...