Position Announcement: Corrections Nurse



The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking applications for the position of Corrections Nurse at the Washington County Jail. Successful applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a U.S. citizen;

  • Minimum current license as an LPN in Ohio as issued by the Board of Nursing;

  • Successfully pass Corrections Officer Basic Academy within 1 year of employment

  • Successfully pass pre-employment Physical Agility Test;

  • Successfully pass complete Background Investigation; and

  • Successfully pass medical examination including drug screen.

The salary ranges starting from $36,000 per year to $48,000 after 4 years. Physical fitness incentives are also included.

Below is the link for the application, the Corrections Nurse job description, and the Corrections Officer job description.

Applications being mailed to WCSO should be sent to Attn: Captain Nohe.

Application information

Corrections Nurse Job Description

Corrections Officer Job Description