Correction Officer

(Illustrative Only):
• Makes periodic rounds, supervises the movement and activities of inmates and maintains jail security at an assigned post or cell tier;
• Locks and unlocks cells and access doors using mechanical and electrical devices;
• Watches for unusual incidents or activities on the part of inmates involving violation of facility rules and reports these to supervisor either verbally or in writing;
• Checks cell and corridor areas for faulty bars, gates, etc., and makes routine fire and safety checks;
• Issues clothing and bedding and instructs inmates in its proper care;
• Books inmates by preparing appropriate records and taking fingerprints and photo identification;
• Searches cells, frisks inmates and confiscates contraband;
• Mediates minor incidents and takes direct action to break up fights or other disturbances between inmates;
• Supervises inmates assigned to work details, advises them of what is expected and of the rules and regulations of the work area including possible safety hazards;
• Listens to inmate problems, informs them of rules and regulations; and, where they cannot be resolved, makes referrals to appropriate staff;
• Performs related operational duties such as screening visitors, operating two-way radios, carrying and operating firearms, receiving bail or fine money, operating specialized computer equipment, utilizing restraining devices and techniques to control and escort inmates, and meeting with the public to inform them of such things as visiting hours and bail procedures;
• May use chemical agents, weapons, including Tasers, or restraining devices and protection equipment in case of fights or other disturbances;
• Performs clerical duties associated with the admission, processing, and/or transfer of inmates, including obtaining fingerprints and photographs, data entry of inmate and charge information, and issuance of receipts for confiscated inmate property and funds;
• Operates a commissary for the inmates and keeps all necessary records of the operation;
• Collection of money from inmates personal property box and maintain proper records;
• Take inmates to the jail library as part of their recreation privileges;
• Maintains supplies of recreation apparatus and equipment;
• Encourages participation in recreation activities and discusses the importance of recreation;
• May be directed to work mandatory overtime.

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency or comparable diploma. Applicants who do not possess a high school or equivalency diploma are eligible to take the examination but will not be eligible for appointment until they obtain such diploma. For information on who to obtain an equivalency diploma, write to the New York State Education Department, Albany, NY 12234. NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW (CSL 23.2): This examination will be prepared and rated in accordance with Section 23.2 of the Civil Service Law. The provisions of New York State Civil Service Law, rules and regulations dealing with he preparation and rating of examinations will apply to this exam.

There is no written multiple-choice test. This is an online examination questionnaire that asks questions about your education, training, and work experience. Please attach all documents to your application to avoid delays in processing. 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 Seneca County Personnel Department. Candidates may be retested after six months of their examination date. It is the candidate’s responsibility to reapply for the exam after the six-month time frame. No candidates will be allowed to be retested before the six-month waiting period. 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 periodically and applicants will be notified, and approved candidates will be required to complete and submit this questionnaire within fifteen (15) days of the Notice to Approved Candidates. NOTE: Candidates may be credited with training and experience gained up to the date the Training and Experience Questionnaire was submitted. Please attach college degrees, certifications, DD-214, if military, and all other documentation that you will be claiming on the training and experience exam to your application to avoid delays in processing. You will be asked about your education and training, and we need verification of these claims. Candidates who fail to submit their questionnaire by the given deadline, will not receive a score and not be added to the eligible list. NOTE: Individuals can participate in Correction Officer examinations 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 for the State exams. TAKING THE ONLINE T&E EXAMINATION AND PERSONAL NY.GOV ID ACCOUNTS Approved applicants will need to access the T&E examination on the Department of Civil Service website. 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. 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.

Candidates must have been legal residents of Seneca County or one of the six contiguous counties for thirty (30) days preceding the date of application. Preference in appointments may be given to successful candidates who have been legal residents of the municipality in which appointment is to be made for at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of certification and are residents of such municipality at the time of appointment. Incumbent is required to maintain residency in Seneca County or a contiguous county throughout employment.

At present there are anticipated vacancies in the Seneca County Law Enforcement Center. This eligible list will be used to fill future vacancies as they occur in Seneca County. Names of eligibles will be inserted, according to their final rating, on such list from time to time as applicants are tested and found qualified on the examinations held at such intervals regardless of the date on which ...