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Corrections Officer (Full-Time) - Solon Police Department
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A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.
$65,453 / year median in Ohio
+3% projected growth
Job Description
The City of Solon will be establishing a list of candidates for the position of Full-Time Corrections Officer for the Solon Police Department. Corrections Officers maintain the safety and security of the Solon Detention Facility while maintaining the care, custody and control of inmates. This position is governed under a collective bargaining agreement with the Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association with starting pay identified in the current contract as $23.5894 per hour without an Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) Corrections certificate and the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Blood Alcoholic Content (BAC) machine operator certificate, $25.8217 per hour with the OPOTC Corrections certificate and ODH BAC operator certificate, and top pay of $32.5077 per hour after four years. The successful candidate will be trained in 160 hours on-the-job training program and will be required to successfully complete the Correction Officer Basic Academy course and become a State Certified Correction Officer; however, preference will be given to those candidates currently holding this certification. CPR, First Aid and AED training are helpful. Candidates must be at least nineteen years of age by appointment date, have excellent communication, time management and problem-solving skills. Applicants must pass a criminal background investigation, voice-stress analyzer, psychological examination and medical examination. Interested candidates must submit an application and resume on-line by visiting the City of Solon website at http://solonohio.org/jobs.aspx. visit the Human Resources webpage for more information. The Civil Service Commission has authorized a non-compete application process for the period of one year. This posting will remain open until the position is filled. The City of Solon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, disability or military veteran status in employment or provision of services. All information received is subject to the public record laws of the State of Ohio. Solon City Hall Solon Police Department 34200 Bainbridge Road 33000 Solon Road Solon, OH 44139 Solon, OH 44139 Job Details Job ID CO_SPD_07/21/26 Category Police Status Open Posted July 21, 2026 12:15 PM Closing Open Until Filled