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Correction Officer, Mayville. The Chautauqua County Office of the Sheriff is looking for current Chautauqua County residents to fill multiple Full Time (40 hours/week) and Part Time (19 hours/week) Correction Officer positions within the Chautauqua County Jail, Mayville, NY. A Chautauqua County Correction Officer is responsible for performing a variety of duties in connection with the safe and efficient operation of the County Jail by guarding and attending to the care and wellbeing of inmates under the supervision of a Deputy Sheriff Sergeant or Correction Sergeant. Starting salary $26.31 for both part time and full time. Chautauqua County Offers A Comprehensive Benefits Package Which Includes: - Health Insurance (including Dental & Vision plan)* 13 Paid Holidays - Health Savings Account (partially funded by the County)* Vacation & Sick Time* - Flex Spending Account* Personal Days* - NYSLERS Pension NYS Deferred Compensation - Eligible for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Wellness Program - Boot Allowance Shift Premium (after 3 pm) - All Equipment and Uniforms provided Overtime Opportunities Available * Benefits are for Full Time/Benefit Eligible employees only. Positions are being filled on a provisional basis pending the outcome of a future dated Civil Service examination for this title. Minimum Qualifications: All applicants MUST be a Chautauqua County resident for at least one (1) month prior to appointment and be a high school graduate or be in possession of a high school equivalency diploma. Candidates must also meet all of the special requirements listed below: 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. Please note: Conviction of a felony will bar, and conviction of a misdemeanor or other offenses may bar examination and/or appointment. Application Process: Interested candidates must complete an original Chautauqua County Government Application for Employment/Examination available on the county's website: www.chqgov.com and return it, along with a copy of high school diploma/equivalent, to Chautauqua County Department of Human Resources, Gerace Office Building Room 144, 3 North Erie St, Mayville, NY 14757 or email completed application (including signature) to countyemploy@chqgov.com