Correction Officers are instrumental to the success of operations in the jail. Work is hands-on and interactive with different opportunities for growth. Correction officers are responsible for the supervision, safety and security of inmates and the jail itself.

The Correction Officer position offers a great starting wage of $24.00 per/hr. Correction Officers are represented by a union and receive hourly wage increase based on their union contract.

What You’ll Do

Oversee and supervise inmates within the Correction Center in all daily activities. Supervision duties include:

• Observing inmate behavior
• Making appropriate referrals
• Inmate searches
• Enumerating inmates
• Distributing meals
• Commissary, hygiene, items and mail
• Reporting unusual incidents orally and through documentation
• Escorting inmates through the center.

Some shifts may require mandatory additional hours to be worked.

What You’ll Need

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be 21 years old
• Never convicted of a felony
• The ability to quickly acclimate to the environment and behavior of inmates

Where You Can Go

There are continuous opportunities for advancement through two different career tracks: The Correction Officer career track has a direct line of advancement:

Correction Officer Corporal > Sergeant > Lieutenant > Associate Warden > Warden > Administrator of Corrections

The Law Enforcement career track offers over 100 non-correctional or law enforcement career tracks, including advancement to Security Officer and Deputy Sheriff, and the opportunity for continuous learning and the chance to experience a strong work community. You can thrive in a stable environment, positively influence the behavior of others and grow your leadership skills.

What You Can Get

Cuyahoga County will pay for your required Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) training, along with the additional extensive training that you will receive to accurately perform your job duties.

Rotating shifts are available, and overtime is offered to qualified officers.

We want our employees to be healthy and motivated. Cuyahoga County will continue to offer comprehensive health care coverage and low employee cost share, dental, vision and other benefits with the flexibility that meets your unique needs. Not to mention, you will be a part of a great retirement plan offered through Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plans (OPERS). We match your contribution at 9% and after we add an additional 5%.

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For more information, please contact
LaTanya Jackson-Williams
Talent Acquisition & Employment Specialist
Ljackson-williams@cuyahogacounty.us