NEW YEAR NEW CAREER Are you interested in a rewarding…

NEW YEAR NEW CAREER

Are you interested in a rewarding career with the Sheriff’s Office?

The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office announces an upcoming online training & experience examination for the position of Correction Officer, this will be in place of the traditional and lengthy written civil service exam. This style of exam enables us to streamline this hiring process.

What is a Training and Experience Exam?

A "T&E" exam is used when Civil Service has determined that specific education or experience is a good predictor of success at the job. There will be no written or oral test for this examination. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will receive a rating based upon an evaluation of your training and experience against the duties of the position.

The Deadline to sign up for the Correction Officer position is January 20, 2025, with the opportunity to complete the training & experience examination from February 1-28.

Test information can be found at - https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/main/show_announcement/125048 and Exam sign up at - https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/public_users/sign_in.

STARTING SALARY: $48,113 and will increase to $53,458 Upon success completion of basic corrections training or after successful completion of six (6) months of employment in the bargaining unit.

RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT: Must be a legal resident of Oneida County, Herkimer County, Lewis County, Madison County, Oswego County or Otsego County for at least one (1) month immediately preceding the date of appointment and must maintain residency throughout appointment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license at time of appointment. License must remain valid throughout appointment.

2. Candidates must be United States citizens at time of appointment.

3. Candidates are not eligible for appointment until they reach their eighteenth birthday.

If you have any further questions, please contact the Community Affairs Office - communityaffairs@oneidacountysheriff.us.