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Find information Property Sales Background Checks Concealed Carry Find a person Inmate Search Sex Offenders Visit an Inmate Your Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey is a 33-year veteran of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, and is the highest ranking woman in the history of the Sheriff’s Office. She held the rank of Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, and Major prior to being elected Sheriff in November 2020. Meet the Sheriff Report a Crime For Emergencies, dial 911 noun_criminal detection_2355448 Submit a tip by filling out this form . CAREERS WITH THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is a progressive law-enforcement agency with many career advancement opportunities. Few are called to a career in law enforcement. Fewer still can meet the rigorous standards required of a Hamilton County Deputy Sheriff. If you are ready for a challenging and fulfilling career, explore our hiring process and qualifications. Learn about employment at the Sheriff’s Office Our Divisions Administration Path 3 This division delivers training in accordance with the Sheriff’s policies, as well as state and federal standards, information systems, and oversees warrants, records, and identifications. More about the administration Court Services gavel This multi-faceted operation has diverse responsibilities, which include: court security, building security, public auction of properties, felony warrant and indictment, prisoner transportation, registration of convicted sex offenders, and more. More about court services Jail Services jail We are responsible for the operation of all adult detention facilities in Hamilton County that are under the jurisdiction of the Sheriff’s Office. This includes 437 uniformed Corrections Officers, Supervisors, and support service personnel. More about jail services Enforcement handcuffs We provide primary police service to 12 unincorporated townships within Hamilton County, and work hand-in-hand with officers on the road. More about enforcement Recent News Read All News Law Enforcement Therapy Canine Oliver Appreciation Day – 2024 April 30, 2024 April 30th is officially Law Enforcement Therapy Canine Oliver Appreciation Day” in Hamilton County!! We are proud to present this proclamation on behalf of Sheriff READ MORE The Importance of Educational Opportunities in Incarceration December 14, 2023 The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office recently launched a program honoring teachers across our county, presenting them with the HCSO Teacher of the Month” award. We READ MORE HCSO Teacher of the Month – October 2023 October 31, 2023 Members of the HCSO Command Staff and Community Affairs division were excited to present the first-ever HCSO Teacher of the Month Award on October 25th. READ MORE Do you have the heart and mind to serve your community? If you wake up with a heart and mind to serve your community, we’re looking for you. Serving in the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office can be the most fulfilling career opportunity you will ever experience. At the Sheriff’s Office, our goal is to recruit a high-quality, diverse group of candidates that reflects the community we serve for our staff positions. Join the HCSO Team Today! Join the HCSO Team Today! Services Submit a Tip Connect Hamilton County Crash Report Instructions and Information Request a Concealed Carry Permit Schedule a Background Check Request an Off Duty Deputy Property Sales Search Justice Center Services Visit those in Custody Divisions Command Staff Court Services Enforcement Jail Services Community Affairs Professional Standards News & Events Contact Us Join Our Team About Sheriff McGuffey History Mission & Code of Ethics Command Staff HAMILTON COUNTY SHERIFF Charmaine McGuffey 1000 Sycamore Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 513-946-6400 Copyright © 2023 Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Legal Disclaimer 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...