About the Department

Please use this posting to apply if you plan to attend our hiring event on 5/16/26 between 11am-2pm at the Delaware County Jail located at 844 US 42 N Delaware, OH 43015.

-Please submit your application in advance for priority access

-Please bring valid, government-issued photo ID

-A background form will be emailed to you for completion in order to participate in a 15-minute Jail tour

-Questions? Email [email protected]

Position Duties

Incumbent is responsible for managing, directing, and controlling the behavior of residents in compliance with work rules and guidelines. Incumbent reports to the Shift Sergeant.Completion of a secondary education or equivalent. Must have a valid Ohio driver's license and a clean criminal record. Successful completion of the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy in Corrections required, along with specialized training in self-defense and the use of safety / protective equipment.  Must successfully complete certification course in first aid / CPR.  Work consists of moderately, relatively standardized tasks and operations requiring application of prescribed procedures and routines.  Incumbent is required to quickly react to potentially threatening situations on a regular basis. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Supervises residents and controls behaviors in all areas of the jail, including booking, control room, security, housing and visitation;
• Processes individuals for incarceration, including search for contraband, evaluating status / prior offenses and outstanding warrants, determining if charges are bondable and calculating bond amount if applicable, determining classification of offense and assigning to appropriate areas / housing;
• Escorts residents to court and records activities and Court orders;
• Instructs, directs and orientates residents regarding Jail policies and procedures;
• Supervises personal hygiene and general housekeeping;
• Completes and maintains daily activity logs, reports of incidents and behavior management reports;
• Maintains accurate counts of all assigned residents;
• Investigates and reports findings of problems of residents to ensure the well-being and security of the residents;
• Performs inspections of the building such as safety, security, maintenance, and housekeeping are made, and reporting delinquencies to the proper authorities;
• Executes and enforces the policies and orders of the Jail;
• Provides protection and security for high risk situations;
• Files reports on residents for violations;
• Composes, reviews and files a variety of documentation;
• Assists the Shift Sergeant in the execution and jail duties and procedures;
• Serve meals and medication to residents;
• Assembles residents for movement / transport, including attorney visits, court dates, medical room, recreation, library, church, visitation, mental health visits and probation visits;
• Prepares necessary forms / paperwork as requested by the Court;
• Free of alcohol and / or drug dependency.

Other Qualifications

Complete job description is available on the Class Specifications page.