Sheriff’s Office Looking to Hire Corrections Officers – Applications Due in January

The Cortland County Sheriff’s Office says they’re looking to hire additional correctional officers with a Civil Service application last filing date being January 23rd, 2025 at 4:30 in the afternoon. The Sheriff’s Office says all applications must be received within the personnel/Civil Service Office by the date mentioned above. Applications can be found online HERE. The exam fee is waived.

The exam questionnaire submission period will take place in February from the 1st until midnight on February 28th. Those who do not submit their questionnaire within the time period will not receive a score and not be added to the eligibility list. The Sheriff’s Office says there are 9 vacancies within County Corrections. Starting pay for 2025 is between $29.24 and $41.37.

All applicants must be a resident and have legal status within Cortland County or one of the seven contiguous counties including Tompkins and Onondaga for at least one month. Minimum requirements include graduating from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma. A possession of a valid New York State driver’s license is also required.

Responsibility in being a correctional officer includes the enforcement of rules and regulations governing the custody, security, conduct, discipline, safety and general well being of inmates in the correctional facility. Correctional officers will also be involved in considerable inmate contact and supervision in a work, recreation and/or learning environment.