Corrections Officer

Looking for a good job with good benefits & career opportunities -- become a member of the Greene County Sheriff's Office!

The Greene County Sheriff's Office moved into a brand new facility in early 2026.

NOW ACCEPTING LATERAL TRANSFERS!! (up to 5 years)

12 hour schedule -- every other Friday, Saturday & Sunday OFF!

Re: Application/Background packet - be honest and thorough when completing the packet. Lying on background packet is reason for being removed from the hiring process.

Incomplete packets will not be accepted.

Pay as of March 2026:

Entry: $24.14/$50,211.70

1 year: $25.32/$52,665.60

3 years: $27.52/$57,241.60

5 years: $31.35/$65,208.00

Employees in the Corrections Division currently work a twelve hour (80 hours bi-weekly) schedule and choose their hours of work annually based on seniority. Employees may choose to work a day shift or a night shift. With this schedule, employees are currently assigned to work 7 out of 14 days in the bi-weekly pay-period and have a three-day weekend every other week.

Corrections Officers maintain the safety and security of the inmates housed in one of our two full-service, 24-hour facilities.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum age requirement: 18
• US Citizen: Yes
• High School Grad/GED: Yes
• Valid OHIO State Driver's License: Yes
• Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes

Benefit Information:
We offer an attractive and competitive fringe benefits package including:

• Health Insurance: United Health Care administers the Health Insurance plan for physicians and hospital services covering employee and family.
• Life Insurance: Benefit of $50,000.00 paid by county; additional benefit available at employee cost
• Vacation Time: Two (2) weeks each year for the first five (5) years; then advances in stages up to five (5) weeks after twenty (25) years.
• Vision Care and Dental Plan
• Prescription Plan
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Personal Days
• Compensation Time
• Sick Leave (4.6 a pay period = 119.6 hours a year)
• Shift Differential Pay (.40 per hour)
• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Programs
• Longevity pay
• Educational Incentive
• 12-hour shifts (work 7 out of 14 days - every other Friday/Saturday/Sunday OFF)

Selection Process:

• Initial Background Investigation (includes Criminal History & Driving Record)
• Pass the Corrections Officer Physical Ability test
• Oral Interview
• Webcheck (Fingerprints)
• Truthful Response Examinations
• Complete background investigation
• If conditional offer is extended:
• Complete a physical examination and drug screening
• Complete a psychological evaluation
• 4 hour of job-shadow

A thorough background investigation packet must be completed by the applicant in order to advance to the physical assessment/interview portion of the hiring process.

Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifiers:

Felonies: All applicants who have been convicted in court of a felony or the attempt, conspiracy or solicitation of a felony, including but not limited to, treason, murder, voluntary manslaughter, rape, robbery, arson, burglary, kidnapping, assault, theft and any other felony that involves physical force or the threat of physical force or crimes of dishonesty, will be disqualified. (Expunged records included)

Misdemeanors: All applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor offense in court within three (3) years of the date of application may be disqualified. All applicants convicted of two (2) or more misdemeanors will be disqualified. (Expunged records included)

Sex Offenses and Acts of Violence: All applicants who have been convicted in court of a sex offense as defined in Chapter 2907 of the Ohio Revised Code, or an offense of causing or threatening bodily harm as defined in Chapter 2903 of the Ohio Revised Code, or an attempt, conspiracy or solicitation to commit such a criminal act, will be disqualified. (Expunged records included)

Guns, Concealed Weapons and Dangerous Ordinance: Any applicants who have been convicted in any federal, state or municipal court of violating any gun control ordinance, carrying any concealed weapon, or possession of any dangerous ordinance, may be disqualified. Any attempt to violate any law, statue, or regulation to the above may be grounds for rejection. (Expunged records included)

Driving Disqualifiers:
All applicants who have more than three (3) moving violations within the past three years will be disqualified.

All applicants with a conviction for operation a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs within the past three (3) years will be disqualified.

All applicants with alcohol or drug related moving violations in addition to any other moving violations within the past three (3) years will be disqualified. (Expunged records included)

Drug Use Disqualifiers:
Drugs (excluding marijuana): Any use of any prohibited substance or abuse of a controlled substance within the previous five (5) years may be grounds for rejection. All applicants who have been convicted in court of the possession and/or sale of narcotics, dangerous drugs or hallucinogens or any other controlled substance or drug of abuse or an attempt, conspiracy or solicitation to commit such a criminal act, will be disqualified.

Marijuana: All applicants who have been convicted in court for the sale of marijuana, or an attempt, conspiracy or solicitation to commit such a criminal act, will be disqualified. All applicants who have been convicted in court for the possession of marijuana may be disqualified. (Expunged records included).

Marijuana, whether it is used medically or recreationally, remains a violation of the Federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S. Employees are prohibited from using marijuana in any form.

Employment Disqualifiers:
All applicants who within five (5) years of the date of application have been discharged from previous employment for insubordination, serious misconduct on the job, unexcused absenteeism or tardiness, may be disqualified.

All applicants who within the past five (5) years have been suspended, reprimanded, or disciplined for insubordination, misconduct on the job, unexcused absenteeism, tardiness, inefficiency, or neglect of duty on two (2) or more occasions, may be disqualified.

All applicants who have been terminated from an employer for any theft offense will be disqualified.

Financial Disqualifiers:
All applicants who have failed to obey or honor any judgments entered by a court of record, including, but not limited to, alimony or support payments, or have failed to pay any fine imposed by a court of record, may be disqualified. Other financial concerns will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Additional Disqualifiers:
All applicants who have made any intentional false alarm or reports to any police agency may be disqualified.

Any applicant who is currently a member of any organization that advocates crime or the violent overthrow of the United States government will be disqualified.

All applicants who admit to a current pattern of alcohol, drug abuse or illegal gambling within the past twenty-four (24) months will be disqualified (i.e., conduct that is predictable, repetitive or continuing activity).

All applicants who have made false statements regarding any material matter during the selection process or have omitted any requested material information on the questionnaire, or who have cheated during any portion of the selection process will be disqualified.

The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, sex, national origin, disability, religion, age (where prohibited by law), or color.

Corrections Officer Physical Ability Test
Candidates for hire must pass the Corrections Officer Physical Ability Test (COPAT) in 3 minutes and 20 seconds. The COPAT is comprised of the following:

Phase 1: Agility Sprint

· Run full length of basketball court (~94 feet).

· Serpentine through chairs.

· Touch the opposite wall.

Phase 2: Dummy Retrieval

· Lift 75 lb dummy using proper hip hinge.

· Secure over shoulder (fireman’s carry).

· Run full length back.

Phase 3: Dummy Secure

· Run half-court length.

· Place dummy into chair securely (controlled movement).

Phase 4: Up & Over Simulator

· Move immediately to the simulator.

· Start on the back.

· Roll and transition over the bar to the stomach.

· Repeat 5 total repetitions.

Goal Time: 3 minutes 20 seconds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,211.70 - $65,208.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24,140 - $50,212