Category: News

The Importance of Educational Opportunities in Incarceration

The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office recently launched a program honoring teachers across our county, presenting them with the “HCSO Teacher of the Month” award. We also want to take time to acknowledge and appreciate the hard work and dedication of our Education team right here at the Hamilton County Justice Center. HCSO Public Information Officer […]

HCSO Teacher of the Month – October 2023

Members of the HCSO Command Staff and Community Affairs division were excited to present the first-ever HCSO Teacher of the Month Award on October 25th. The honor went to Rachel Merritt, 2nd grade teacher at Lincoln Heights Elementary. Part of the nomination reads: “Rachel will do all she can to help students get what they […]

2023 Black Family Reunion Parade

Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office had an amazing time at the Black Family Reunion Parade! This incredibly important weekend celebrating Black culture is a crucial piece of the fabric of our community. The theme – “Proud and Powerful” – reminds us of two characteristics we can all choose to embody and […]

Corporal Hatter Recognition

The Board of Directors for the Hamilton County Developmental honored HCSO Corporal Michael Hatter for his selfless services to a person with developmental disabilities in their time of need. In the early morning hours of April 26, Corporal Hatter was working an off-duty detail in downtown Cincinnati when he recognized that a young adult with […]

YWCA Women of Achievement

Members of the HCSO Command Staff joined Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey as she was honored as a 2023 YWCA Career Woman of Achievement at a splendid luncheon in downtown Cincinnati on May 10th, 2023 We are extremely proud of Sheriff McGuffey and this well-deserved accomplishment. Thank you to all who shared well wishes and congratulations!

HCSO Gives Award to Citizens Who Assisted Patrol Deputy

Deputy Jarod McCarty responded to an incident in the overnight hours that required assistance from citizens on the street where the incident occurred. We contacted them in the middle of the night to alert them to the situation and ensure they were safe. Without hesitation, Mary and Reid Bradford locked their doors and volunteered to […]

Sheriff McGuffey and members of the HCSO Command Staff attend the Policing Forum

Sheriff McGuffey and members of the HCSO Command Staff were proud to attend and support the Center for Social Justice’s Forum on Policing in Hamilton County. This very important effort will provide crucial data that will help shape policy to improve policing operations across Hamilton County.  Chief Deputy Jay Gramke, Major Jackie Reed, and Public […]

HCSO Staff and Partners recognized at Annual Crimestoppers Awards

On October 11th, 2022, members of the HCSO staff attended the Crime Stoppers Annual Awards breakfast, where our very own Cynthia Zoellner was a well-deserved award recipient, as well as our community partner Candice Tolbert with SuperSeeds!  We are so proud of these two leaders and the impact they’ve had on our department and the […]

If you wake up with a heart and mind to serve your community, we’re looking for you. Serving in the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office can be the most fulfilling career opportunity you will ever experience. At the Sheriff’s Office, our goal is to recruit a high-quality, diverse group of candidates that reflects the community we serve for our staff positions.

HAMILTON COUNTY SHERIFF

Charmaine McGuffey

1000 Sycamore Street

Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

513-946-6400

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Hamilton County Sheriffs Office

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Jail Services

Corrections Officers play a critical role in the custody, security, and treatment of inmates or detainees while learning and developing the interpersonal skills required to perform a range of corrections officer assignments. Working in the jail provides valuable experience, knowledge, and communication to prepare Deputies to move into various roles within the Sheriff’s Office.

Our employment process is rigorous, and we only select those few who are passionate about engaging with their community and serving those around them. Due to the significance of the sworn position, applicants must always be truthful in their application responses and during the entire certification/hiring process. Failure to be truthful during the certification/employment process may disqualify an applicant. Truthfulness and candor in this application process are important requirements for becoming a Correctional Officer.

Corrections Academy

Corrections Officers are hired into our 10-week, paid Corrections Academy, where they learn Teamwork, Inmate communication/de-escalation tactics, Teamwork, physical conditioning, defensive tactics, first aid, and laws/regulations. Students must meet the testing, attendance, and physical conditioning requirements to complete the Academy successfully. Recruits learn a sense of community and Accountability the HCSO way:

Minimum Requirements:

  • Candidate must have a High School Diplo9ma or GED equivalence
  • Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving history
  • Candidate must be able to pass a drug screening, medical examination by a licensed physician, and a CVSA (lie detector)
  • Candidate must be 18 years of age prior to the hire date
  • Candidate must be a U.S. citizen or Naturalization Certified
  • Candidate must have a clean criminal record, including no felony convictions
  • Candidate must not have had a DUI conviction within the past five years and no more than two in a lifetime
  • Candidate must have an Honorable Military Discharge, if applicable

Applicants may be disqualified from consideration for certification/employment as a Correctional Officer if it is determined that the applicant:

  • Was untruthful, deliberately omitted, concealed, or falsified relevant facts during the certification/employment consideration process;
  • Been convicted of a felony;
  • Committed serious employment-related crimes;
  • Sold illegal drugs;
  • Used illegal drugs within a specific period of time; OR
  • Acquired extensive debt or evidence of extreme financial negligence


Schedule:

Corrections Officers work 12-hour shifts: 7 am – 7 pm or 7 pm to 7 am. There is occasionally mandatory overtime in 4-hour increments. There is also a mandatory shift that is worked once every 30 days.

Please note:  If you apply for a corrections officer position, most communication(s) from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office will be via email. It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to ensure your email address is current in your online profile and that you check your email, including “Spam” and “Junk” folders, to ensure you do not miss any notifications. In addition to checking your personal email account, you may also check for notifications by logging in to the online application system and utilizing your login and password.