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05-22-25 The Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for the position of CHIEF DEPUTY OF CORRECTIONS

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS 

The work involves responsibility for managing the Sheriff’s Department of Correction. Under direction of the Sheriff and the Undersheriff, an employee in this class is required to conduct sound managerial and administrative activities, pursuant to the Constitution and Laws of New York State providing for the safe, secure, and orderly operation of the correctional facility for staff and inmates; 

and protecting the public from criminal offenders. The Chief Deputy of Correction has the general 

powers and duties specified in Correction Law. Work is received through conference and written 

directives, allowing for considerable latitude in its implementation consistent with current policies, procedures, rules, regulations, laws and standards as promulgated by the Sheriff State Correction Commissioner and applicable agencies of the Federal government. Performance is reviewed through conference, written report submission and observation. Supervision is administered indirectly to all personnel within the Department and directly to a number of subordinates through the rank of 

Captain. The work involves planning, organizing, controlling and directing the activities of all divisions of the Sheriffs Department of Correction. The Chief Deputy of Correction is allowed considerable latitude to manage the Sheriffs Department of Correction, under the direction of the Sheriff and within established federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and standards. Does related work as required. 

  

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: 

Initiates, reviews, recommends, installs and modifies local policies, rules, regulations and procedures impacting upon the effective and efficient operation of the Sheriff’s Department of Correction; ensures Correction Law and Codes, Rules and Regulations of the Commission are complied with in the facilities operation. 

Coordinates all functions of and services provided by divisions within the Sheriff’s Department of Correction. 

Coordinates with the Chief of Civil Administration the preparation and control of the annual budget and expenditure of funds. 

May order staff to deploy sufficient number of appropriately correction personnel to provide adequate security for inmates. 

Reviews needs of the facility as they relate to facility planning, equipment, major purchases, renovations, etc. 

Participates in professional conferences and training programs and ensures that staffing training needs are met. 

Speaks before groups and organizations regarding the functions and activities of the Sheriffs Department of Correction. 

Participates in countywide criminal justice planning efforts and provides information and advice to others who make decisions about offenders. 

Ensures that newly hired personnel receive basic training and that veteran personnel receive supplementary training by ordering personnel to arrange for basic training or develop in house training courses; receives written reports composed by instructors to verify each correction officer’s training. 

Chairs panel of subordinate Correction Officers which investigates disciplinary problems and metes out disciplinary measures to inmates or correction personnel based upon findings submitted by subordinate-personnel 

Identifies needs of the facility in the areas of equipment, supplies and personnel; writes reports justifying needs; submits same to Sheriff. 

Interviews candidates for appointment as Correction Officer and makes recommendations to the Sheriff as to acceptable candidates. 

Participates in the termination of employees by gathering information to substantiate or rebuke allegations of employee wrongdoing which call for dismissal. 

Communicates orally and in writing with state and local judges and justices, district attorney staff, defense counsel, and law enforcement officers relative to inmates’ legal proceedings when requested by the Sheriff. 

  

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS 

Comprehensive knowledge of modern correctional management and practices. 

Comprehensive knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and standards as they relate to the management of a correctional facility. 

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of administrative supervision. 

Thorough knowledge of the criminal justice system. 

Ability to plan, direct and review rehabilitation, education, and training programs for offenders. 

Ability to supervise and evaluate the work of department administrators. 

Ability to communicate with staff at all levels, other public officials, and the public at large. 

Ability to provide comprehensive training to all staff as mandated and appropriate. 

 

Management Confidential, non-competitive. Any active member of NYSLRS, please send resume and qualifications to:

Sheriff Shelley

407 S. State Street

Syracuse, NY 13202

by June 30, 2025

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12-10-24 The Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Deputy Sheriff Community Service Officer
Location: Onondaga County Justice Center, South State St., Syracuse, NY 13202

Salary: $38,660-$42,153

Hours of work: Variable, as it requires working shift, weekends and holidays
Official job description, including minimum qualifications, can be found on the Personnel page at www.ongov.net.
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume.

Name and address/email where applications/resumes should be directed:
Chief Maureen Murphy
407 South State Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
SH-HumanResources@ongov.net

 

DESCRIPTION
The Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a qualified candidate to join their team as a Deputy Sheriff Community Service Officer. This is a sworn security support position that facilitates the operation of the Onondaga County Justice Center. The employee will support Custody staff members in carrying out the operations of a maximum security holding facility. Although the position works within a secured setting, it is not required to perform as a Deputy Sheriff (Custody) in the maintaining of security of the facility. It will function in several support areas such as Justice Center, Civic Center and County Office Building lobby control, Booking and Records, Property Control and related support services. Successful candidates will be subject to a polygraph examination, a comprehensive background investigation and fingerprinting. The cost of
fingerprinting is $88.75, which the candidate will be responsible for.

Minimum Qualifications
Open Competitive: One (1) year of full-time work experience, or its part-time equivalent, which must have included face-to-face contact with customers or the public. PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT Successful candidate will be appointed provisionally and must take the corresponding Civil Service exam, scheduled for a later date, and place high enough on the list to qualify for permanent appointment.
Accepting applications until the position is filled.
Onondaga County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

 

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