Career Opportunities

What do I need to become a Corrections Officer or Deputy Sheriff for Jefferson County?

QUALIFICATIONS

On the date of the examination:

  • Must be a citizen of the United States
  • Must possess a high school diploma or GED
  • Must be at least 19 years of age


Prior to appointment:

  • Must pass NYS Civil Service Exam
  • Must be at least 20 years of age
  • Pass a medical physical
  • Pass a background check
  • Pass a psychological test


On the date of appointment:

  • Must be a resident of Jefferson County
  • Must possess a valid NYS Driver’s License.


Special/Necessary Requirements:

  • No conviction of a felony (Conviction of a misdemeanor may bar appointment.)
  • Successful completion of a NYS Police Academy (for Deputy Sheriff) or the NYS DCJS’s Basic Course for Correctional Officers within 1 year of appointment.
  • Successful completion of the J.C.S.O. Field Training Program.


How to apply:
You may obtain an application for examination at the Jefferson County Human Resources Office during business hours or call (315) 785-3147 for further information.

BENEFITS

Salary:

  • Over $42,000 per year (See county web-site for actual salary amount)
  • Pay increases based on contract
  • Longevity benefits after 10, 15, 20, & 25 years of service
  • Shift differential pay of 5%
  • Voluntary Overtime available

Vacation: After 1 year of service, you receive 13 days of paid vacation and up to 28 days after 20 years of service.

Holidays:

  • 12 paid holidays each year
  • 6 holidays are paid at time and one-half, and the other 6 are paid at double time.

Health: Employee is entitled to enroll in the County Health Insurance Plan after 6 months of continuous service.

Sick Leave: Sick leave is credited at a rate of 4.6 hours per bi-weekly payroll period.

Retirement: As of January 01, 2015-- NYS Employees Retirement System (Tier 6).


We also may accept lateral transfers from other NYS police departments and correctional facilities.

We'd be happy to answer questions! Please contact our Sheriff's secretary at 315-786-2660, or send us a private message on our Facebook page: @JeffCoSheriffNY