Correction Officer (Female)

Salary Range: $57,765 - $80,488* (*Salary range provides earnings potential, which is based on years of service
employed with Saratoga County in specified title)

Work Location: 6012 County Farm Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

Classification: Competitive (Exam Required)

Job Description
The incumbent is responsible on an assigned shift (may include evenings, weekends and holidays) for the enforcement
of rules and regulations governing the custody, security, conduct, discipline, safety and general well-being of inmates
in a county correctional facility. 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 judgment when issues or problems occur. Work is performed under general
supervision of a higher-level correctional supervisor with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in
dealing with day-to-day activity and situations within the facility. Does related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from High School or possession of an Equivalency Certificate (GED), and must be female.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT(S): Candidate must possess and maintain, a clear and valid New York State Driver’s

License appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated, in meeting the necessary transportation needs of

the job. This may include Class D, Class M/MJ, and Commercial (Class A,B,C) CDL.

NOTES:

1. By New York State Law, a Correction Officer is a peace officer and must be qualified to hold such office
and must be a United States citizen at time of appointment. It is not necessary for admission to the
examination.

2. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age on or before the examination date in order to be admitted
to the written test.

Typical Work Activities (*Illustrative)
• 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 incident or activities on the part of inmates involving violation of facility rules, or a life-

• Checks cell and corridor areas for faculty bars, gates, etc. and makes routine fire and safety checks;

• Transports inmates to courts, prisons, jails, medical facilities, funeral and other locations as necessary;

• Issues clothing and bedding and instructs inmates in its proper care;

• Books inmates by preparing appropriate records and taking fingerprints and photo identification;

• Inventories and records inmates clothing and property;

• Escorts visitors and observes inmate’s visitations;

• Dispenses a variety of prescription and non-prescription medications;

• 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

• Operates a variety of equipment including handcuffs, leg irons, firearms, electronic gate equipment and two-

• Listens to inmate problems, informs them of rules and regulations, and where they cannot be resolved, and

• May use chemical agents, weapons or restraining devices and protection equipment in case of a fight or

• Prepares a variety of records and reports related to the care of inmates and security of the facility;

• May on occasion operate a variety of office equipment during the processing of inmates or report preparation.

• Performs related work as necessary.
• Typical Work Activities are intended only as illustrations of possible types of work that might be appropriately assigned

Additional Information
• Excellent benefits, NYS Retirement membership and competitive Compensation Plan

• This position is being filled on a provisional basis pending the results of a Civil Service exam, and

To Apply (via Link Provided)
• Qualified candidates may alternatively submit an application and resume, by mail or in person to the

Personnel Officer – Civil Service Division, 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

• Resume may not be substituted for application

• Fax submissions will not be accepted
  

Applications will continue to be accepted through the date posted or until the flyer is removed.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise

participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources Office. Saratoga County is an equal opportunity

employer.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek

to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, and encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, those with

disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.