HCSO Corrections Division Hiring Event Set For Jan. 23

  • Wednesday, January 15, 2020

The HCSO is hosting a hiring event for 25 open positions in its Corrections Division on Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Hamilton County Jail, 601 Walnut St., from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

The HCSO is hiring for corrections deputies and corrections service officers.

All applicants are required to bring a valid driver’s license, Social Security card, high school diploma/GED, and/or any advanced educational transcripts/certificates. Veterans must bring a copy of their DD214 form. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

During this one-stop event, applicants will complete their application, physical agility test, interview, written exam, and tour the Hamilton County Jail. Once complete, they will be pre-screened for employment with the agency contingent upon successful completion of an investigative background check and polygraph test. They will also need to be qualified by a medical provider for a medical and psychological evaluation.

These positions come with full county benefits which include:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Retirement – TCRS and 401k
On-Site Clinical Pharmacy and Medical Clinic
Holiday and Education Pay
Free Wellness Facility (Gym)

For corrections deputy the starting pay is $34,557 annually, $16.61 hourly.  For corrections service officer the starting pay is $30,544 annually, $14.68 hourly. 

Interested applicants can find more information online at www.hcsheriff.gov or visit the Facebook page.

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