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County of Chautauqua in the State of New York Announces: CORRECTION OFFICER Examination Number #87866010 Salary: County of Chautauqua - $26.31-$34.82/Hour OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Examination Rating Period: November 2024 Applications must be Received or Postmarked by: 10/9/2024 Issued on 9/11/2024 by Chautauqua County Department of Human Resources, Gerace Office Building, Mayville, NY 14757 (716) 753-4237 Exam announcements and application forms are available on the Internet at chqgov.com - Click on Employment EXAMINATION PROCESSING FEE: A non-refundable examination processing fee of $25.00 is required for each separately numbered examination for which you apply. The examination processing fee may be paid either by sending a check or money order payable to the Director of Finance (please write the examination number and title on your check/money order), paying in-person with a valid credit card, or payment by phone (must have application in office). We cannot accept cash. As no refund will be made, you are urged to review the examination announcement carefully, to compare your qualifications with the requirements for admission, and to file only for those examinations for which you are clearly qualified. APPLICATION FORM: Your application for this test is part of the examination process. Applications must be completely filled out, with all pertinent information stated. Vagueness or ambiguity will not be interpreted in your favor. We do not refer to other applications on file for additional information. Applications that do not show training and/or experience to meet minimum qualifications may be disapproved. VACANCIES: At present twelve (12) vacancies exist in the Chautauqua County Office of the Sheriff. DUTIES: A Correction Officer is a responsible position involving the performance of a variety of duties in connection with the safe and efficient operation of the County Jail to include guarding and attending to the care and wellbeing of inmates. Supervision is received from a Deputy Sheriff Sergeant or Correction Sergeant with leeway provided for the use of independent judgment and initiative when the occasion arises. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma. Conviction of a felony will bar, and conviction of a misdemeanor or other offenses may bar examination and/or appointment. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS: A. Age - Candidates may take the examination prior to attaining age 20, but will NOT be eligible for appointment until their 20th birthday is reached. B. Medical and Psychological Screening - Candidates who are offered employment will be required to pass a physical/medical examination and a psychological screening prior to appointment. Failure to pass either the physical or psychological screening will bar candidates from appointment. C. Background Investigation - Candidates who pass the written test will be subject to a background investigation including but not limited to education, military, employment, credit, traffic and criminal records. Conviction of a felony will bar, and conviction of a misdemeanor or other offense may bar examination and/or appointment. D. Training - New York State Commission of Corrections regulations require that Corrections Officers successfully complete an approved mandatory training course within one year of being hired and before appointment becomes permanent. E. Candidates who are offered employment must also pass a comprehensive drug screening. F. A Correction Officer must be a U.S. Citizen at time of appointment. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Candidates must have been legal residents of Chautauqua County for at least one (1) month immediately preceding the date of appointment, and must remain a resident of Chautauqua County throughout service in this classification. For full announcement: www.chqgov.com