HCSO Alerts

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 10, 2026

Website: https://www.hcso.org/

Entity: Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO)

The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (“HCSO,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to maintaining the trust and confidence of visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information collected through our official website ([https://www.hcso.org/](https://www.hcso.org/)), as well as your rights regarding that information under applicable state and federal laws.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information directly from you when you interact with our website and automatically through standard web technology.

A. Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you interact with online features on our site, you may provide personally identifiable information (PII) or official submission data, including:

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit www.hcso.org, our servers and analytics providers automatically collect standard web server logging data, including:

2. How We Use Your Information

The information collected through this website is used primarily to carry out the public safety duties and administrative services of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. Specific uses include:

3. Disclosure of Information & Public Records Notice

A. Ohio Public Records Law

As a public law enforcement agency in the State of Ohio, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is subject to the Ohio Public Records Act (Ohio Revised Code Chapter 149).

B. Law Enforcement & Legal Disclosures

We may share information with other local, state, or federal law enforcement agencies, judicial entities, or government agencies when necessary to:

C. Third-Party Service Providers

We may utilize third-party vendors to support website hosting, online form submissions, payment processing, analytics, or specialized programs (e.g., public transparency tools). These providers access information only as required to perform their designated functions for HCSO and are expected to maintain adequate security controls.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses “cookies” and similar web tracking technologies to ensure smooth site navigation, analyze visitor traffic trends, and optimize user experience.

You can configure your browser to disable or block cookies; however, doing so may impact the functionality or performance of certain interactive tools on our site.

5. Data Security

The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office employs physical, administrative, and technical safeguards designed to protect personal information submitted through our website against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure.

Please note, however, that no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. Users submit information through online forms at their own risk.

6. Third-Party Links

www.hcso.org contains links to external, third-party websites (such as external state portals, payment processors, or news outlets). HCSO is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of external sites. We encourage users to read the individual privacy policies of any linked website they visit.

7. Children’s Online Privacy

Our website is not intentionally directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate parental or legal guardian consent, except as permitted by law for public safety purposes.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect updates in legal requirements, official agency policy, or technological developments. Changes will be posted directly to this page with an updated “Effective Date.”

9. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our website practices, please contact us at:

Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office

1000 Sycamore Street

Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

Phone: (513) 946-6400

Website: https://www.hcso.org/

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.