Jailer I - Full Time

COUNTY BUILDING I, BATAVIA, NEW YORK

CORRECTION OFFICER, O.NOTE: This exam is a Training & Experience format. SALARY: $26.13 per hour (2026) Genesee County. An eligible may receive only one permanent appointment from this list. Once appointed, there will be a Probationary Period of 8-52 weeks where candidates will be evaluated based on performance of duties. CANDIDATES MUST BE LEGAL RESIDENTS OF GENESEE, ERIE, LIVINGSTON, MONROE, NIAGARA, ORLEANS OR WYOMING COUNTY AT THE TIME OF EXAMINATION AND FOR AT LEAST TWO MONTHS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THE EXAMINATION. ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS OF A CIVIL DIVISION MAY BE GIVEN PREFERENCE IN APPOINTMENT TO VACANCIES IN THEIR AREA OF RESIDENCY. Possession of a high school diploma or an equivalency diploma recognized by the New York State Department of Education, [PLEASE PROVIDE US WITH THIS INFORMATION ON THE EDUCATION SECTION OF THE APPLICATION.] CANDIDATES, PLEASE NOTE: It is vital that you submit, with your application, all information necessary to show your qualification for examination. APPLICATIONS WHICH DO NOT SHOW TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE TO MEET MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE DISAPPROVED, AND WE WILL NOT REFER TO OTHER APPLICATIONS ON FILE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. NOTE - FILING FEES: Genesee County Human Resources has temporarily waived the collection of examination fees for all candidates beginning with Civil Service examinations scheduled after June 1, 2022 through December 31, 2027. Successful completion of a background investigation, medical examination and/or psychological test will be required prior to appointment. Background Investigation -Candidates who receive a passing score on the training and experience examination will be subject to pre-employment drug testing and 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. Processes ID cards and fingerprint cards; Maintains order and security during assigned shift; Distributes mail, magazines, food trays, personal articles, etc.; This is an online examination questionnaire that asks questions about your education, training, and work experience. This online questionnaire IS YOUR 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 being tested. Candidates must complete an examination application and return it to Genesee County Human Resources on or before the last filing date of August 5, 2026. Approved candidates will be sent a notice containing directions to a website address needed to complete a Training and Experience Questionnaire. The Training and Experience (T&E) Questionnaire will be available on September 1, 2026 , and approved candidates will be required to complete and submit this questionnaire between September 1, 2026 and midnight, September 30, 2026. Candidates will not be able to claim any credit for training or experience to be gained after the application filing deadline of August 5, 2026 . Note: Individuals can participate in Correction Officer examinations for other municipal civil service agencies to maximize their opportunity for appointment. Interested candidates will need to separately apply, be registered, and complete the T&E questionnaire for each municipal civil service agency according to each agency's guidelines. In addition, the application and T&E questionnaire process for the NYS Correction Officer Trainee exam program is separate from the Correction Officer T&E exam program for municipal civil service agencies. TAKING THE ONLINE T&E EXAMINATION AND PERSONAL NY.GOV ID ACCOUNTS Approved applicants will need to access the T&E examination on the Department of Civil Service website. Each applicant will need a personal NY.Applicants may already have a personal NY.GOV ID account if they have used online services for other agencies, such as the Department of Motor Vehicles. They should use the same personal NY.Applicants should not create a new personal NY.More information about personal NY.There is a helpful video for applicants at this link. Applicants that require technical assistance with their personal NY.GOV ID can contact New York State Office of Information Technology (ITS) Service Desk directly at View phone number on click.appcast.io or at View email address on click.appcast.io. DIRECTIONS TO FOLLOW AFTER COMPLETING THE ONLINE QUESTIONNAIRE: If you are claiming college credit, military service or a security guard license on your questionnaire, you must submit PROOF to this office by SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 at midnight. If you claim college credits, please provide either a copy of your college diploma or a copy of your college transcript to this office. If you are claiming military service, please submit a copy of your DD-214 or other military paperwork to this office. If you are claiming to have a security guard license, please submit proof to this office. If you claim any of the above on your online questionnaire, but do not provide proof to our office, credit for this experience will be removed from your final score.

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gov and put "Correction Officer Exam" in the subject line. You may also mail your documentation to our office at: County Building 1 NOTE: Religious Accommodations, Persons with Disabilities or Active Military: If special arrangements for testing are required, please indicate this on your application. An explanation of your need for special testing accommodations must be attached to your application. If due to disability - medical documentation must be provided. Any member of the armed forces of the United States who has duly filed an application to compete in a scheduled competitive examination but was deprived of the opportunity to compete in the examination due to active military duty could be provided with a special military make-up examination. Current members of the Armed Forces may apply for Veteran's credits by filing an "Application for Veteran's Credits" (Form VC-1). The "Application for Veteran's Credits" can be obtained at Genesee County Human Resources, 15 Main St., Batavia, NY 14020 or from our website at, Proof of military status must also be presented and verified in order for consideration of granting of "conditional" Veteran's credit. D. card, military orders, or other official military document that substantiates active military service at time of exam. The "conditional" status of the additional credits will remain until proof is provided indicating that the service was in time of war and that the veteran received an honorable discharge, or was released under honorable circumstances. VETERANS: Additional credits are available to veterans who meet certain established requirements. Veterans who have not exhausted their credits should make application for their use, if desired. A COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR VETERANS CREDITS (FORM VC-1) AND a COPY OF SEPARATION PAPERS (FORM DD-214) MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE THE ELIGIBLE LIST FOR THIS EXAMINATION IS ESTABLISHED IN ORDER TO UTILIZE ADDITIONAL CREDITS. DISABLED VETERANS MUST SUBMIT, IN ADDITION, A COPY OF FORM VC-3 (AUTHORIZATION FOR DISABILITY RECORD). The "Application for Veteran's Credits" can be obtained at Genesee County Human Resources, 15 Main St., Batavia, NY 14020 or from our website at, College graduates with student loans may be eligible to have part of their loan paid for after being employed in a full-time position at Genesee County. CHILDREN OF FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY: In conformance with Section 85-a of the Civil Service Law, children of firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duty shall be entitled to receive an additional ten points in a competitive examination for original appointment in the same municipality in which his or her parent has served. If you are qualified to participate in this examination and are a child of a firefighter or police officer killed in the line of duty in this municipality, please inform this office of this matter when you submit your application for examination. A candidate claiming such credit must provide the necessary documentation to verify additional credit eligibility within thirty (30) days of the examination date. PLACE TO FILE: To get an application, come in or send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: Genesee County Human Resources, County Building I, 15 Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020 or download from website: Phone 344-2550, Ext. Applications mailed to us must be postmarked with a date no later than the last filing date indicated on this announcement. To apply online, please use the following link: Online applications must be submitted no later than midnight, August 5, 2026 . All correspondence will be sent only to the address provided on the application for examination. It is your responsibility to inform the Genesee County Human Resources office of any change of All address changes must be submitted to the Genesee County Human Resources office in writing. Please contact this office three days prior to examination if you have not been notified by us as to your eligibility to participate in this examination. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status.