MISSION TO DEVELOP, EQUIP & EMPOWER THE NEXT GENERATION OF EXECUTIVE LEADERS. SAVE THE DATE! The 2023 Executive Leadership Conference will be held on Monday, September 18th and Tuesday, September 19th at Hofstra University. Would you like to attend our upcoming Executive Leadership Conference? Fill out the form below and once registration is live, we'll send you a link to register. Submit Thank you for your interest in joining us at our upcoming Executive Leadership Conference. You will receive an email with details on how to register this event within 24-48 hours. Please note: some county or government agencies may block email correspondence from outside agencies. To ensure you receive correspondence, please add Kelly.Mazzotta@suffolkcountyny.gov to your email address list.

Join the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office Get on the mailing list >> Qualifications Salary & Benefits Physical Agility Exam Academy Training Hiring Process Civilian Opportunities DOWNLOAD THE BROCHURES Correction Officer I (English) Correction Officer I (Spanish) The Divisions of the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office Corrections Division The Corrections Division of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office is comprised of more than 806 Correction Officers who staff two county correctional facilities. The Corrections Division and its facilities are overseen by the Warden and his Deputy Wardens. Both facilities house minimum, medium, and maximum-security male and female inmates. ​ The current Suffolk County Correctional Facility in Riverhead was built in 1969 and has undergone multiple additions and improvements over the years, resulting in its current capacity of 840 inmates. The facility has linear and podular housing units, a state-of-the-art medical/ dental/ mental health unit, a rehabilitation unit, and a visiting section. The Choose Your Path program for young men is housed at the Riverhead Facility. ​ The Suffolk County Correctional Facility in Yaphank was built in 1961 and has also undergone multiple improvements and additions over the years, including a state-of-the-art addition in 2013 which added six podular housing units, modern medical/dental/mental health, visiting, and booking units, and renovations of existing housing areas. The current capacity at Yaphank is 976 inmates. The Sheriff's Addiction Treatment Program (SATP), the Veterans Reentry Program, the 55 and Older Pod, and the Choose to Thrive Program for female inmates are all housed at the Yaphank Facility. This facility also houses female inmates with their newborn babies in a fully equipped secure nursery. ​ An increased focus on inmate rehabilitation accompanied by the reduction in inmate levels due to NYS bail reform legislation has created the unique opportunity to increase the number of programs available to inmates in the custody of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office. The emphasis the Sheriff’s Office places on correctional rehabilitative programming have evolved over the last several years, with Correction Officers increasingly adopting a mindset that places value on rehabilitation and reentry work. While many non-profit organizations work in collaboration with the correctional facility to provide services to current and former inmates, Correction Officers have developed and now run many unique correctional programs. ​ Police Division ​ The Chief Deputy Sheriff oversees the Police Division. It includes the Enforcement Bureau, Headquarters Bureau, District Court Bureau, Family Court Bureau, Criminal Investigations Bureau, a Special Operations Bureau, and the Pistol License Bureau. ​ The major responsibilities of the Headquarters Bureau are the transportation and security of inmates outside the correctional facility, general law enforcement services to the public, and support assistance to other law enforcement agencies. They have a Canine Unit and a Marine Unit which patrols the East End of Long Island. ​ The District Court Bureau is tasked with the secure transportation of all inmates and detainees remanded to the custody of the Sheriff by any of the twenty-two courts working out of the Cohalan Court Complex in Central Islip. The Bureau oversees the main detention center housed at the 1st District Court complex and is responsible for the care and custody of new arrestees in the five western townships of Suffolk County as well as Suffolk County Correctional Facility inmates returning for court appearances. The District Court Bureau works closely with law enforcement partners of the Sheriff’s Office, defense attorneys, court personnel, and the District Attorney’s Office to ensure the court process proceeds efficiently. The Bureau transported a total of 24,544 prisoners in 2019. ​ The Criminal Investigations Bureau is tasked with all criminal investigations within the confines of the Suffolk County Correctional Facilities. These include cases involving prison contraband, assaults, violation of orders of protection, death investigations, etc. In addition, the Bureau handles all felony cases developed by Deputy Sheriffs, serious motor vehicle crashes, aviation crashes at Gabreski Airport, and drug investigations, including undercover surveillance. The investigators within the Bureau undergo a multitude of training that includes death investigation, crime scene investigation, evidence handling, drug field testing, and motor vehicle collision investigation. Responsibilities for investigators include case management, evidence collection, arrest and warrant processing, interviews and statements, and crime scene management that includes fingerprint processing, photography, sketching, and scene narratives. Investigators from both the Police and Corrections divisions continually work with other agencies and on task forces such as the DEA and Heroin Task Force, to uncover crime in Suffolk County and the region. ​ ​ The Enforcement Bureau is comprised of the Civil Enforcement Section and Special Operations Section. Deputy Sheriffs assigned to the Civil Enforcement Section process property executions for enforcement against real and personal property, income executions, warrants to remove, warrants of arrest, orders of seizure, orders of attachment, service of D.W.I. forfeiture summonses for the County Attorney, enforcement of Health Commissioner orders, and all other actions issued out of any court in the county. The Special Operations Section performs a variety of duties including patrolling and responding to calls for service at the Suffolk County Gabreski Airport and other county facilities and traffic enforcement. ​ The Sheriff’s Office Warrant Squad executes court-ordered Writs of Assistance in family offense and abuse and neglect cases, and transport certain juveniles charged with crimes to court, and returns them to where they are housed. Deputy Sheriff Investigators assigned to the Warrant Squad execute warrants of arrest in both family court and criminal court cases. Investigators also coordinate with the county’s Child Support Enforcement Bureau to locate parents who have failed to pay court-ordered child support and assist police agencies in tracking down Fugitives from Justice. ​ The Domestic Violence Bureau serves orders of protection that are created by the Family and Criminal Court systems. During the service of orders, Deputy Sheriffs are often ordered to seize firearms and other weapons in protection of the defendants and respondents. The Domestic Violence Bureau served a total of 3,786 orders of protection in 2019 and 4,023 in 2020. It also seized a total of 282 firearms in 2019 and 378 in 2020. In 2019, Deputy Sheriffs were tasked with the service of Emergency Risk Protection Orders (ERPO). An ERPO is a court order issued when a person may be dangerous to him/herself or others. An ERPO prohibits a person from purchasing or possessing guns and requires the person to surrender any guns he/she already owns or possesses. The Domestic Violence Bureau also investigates cases of individuals who attempt to purchase a firearm in violation of an order of protection and arrest individuals charged with violating orders of protection and those with family offense-related warrants. ​ The Special Operations Bureau is comprised of the Air Support Unit, Honor Guard, Stop-DWI Team, Bike Patrol, Emergency Management, Haz-Mat Decon Strike Team, Homeland Security, and Tactical Units that include the Sheriff’s Response Team and the Tactical Rifle and Containment Team. ​ The Pistol License Bureau is tasked with the issuance of all pistol licenses for the five East End towns in Suffolk County. The towns include Riverhead, Southampton, Southold, East Hampton, and Shelter Island. Deputy Sheriff Investigators are responsible for conducting a thorough background check that includes fingerprint and arrest history checks, personal and character witness interviews, residency verification, and mental health checks on pistol license applicants. ​ Operations Division The Operations Division includes Employee Benefits, the Communications Bureau, Quartermaster Bureau, Grants Bureau, Accounting Bureau, Personnel Investigations Bureau, Personnel/Payroll, Fleet Management, and Research and Development. The Chief of Staff oversees all bureaus in the Operations Division. ​ Employee Benefits administers all benefits for employees as negotiated by the three bargaining units within the Sheriff’s Office. The Communications Bureau administers all Sheriff’s Office dispatching functions. The Quartermaster Bureau is responsible for the issuance and inventory maintenance of uniform items and assorted equipment for approximately 1,200 employees of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office. The Grants Bureau locates state, federal, and private sector funding opportunities. The Accounting Bureau prepares the annual operating budget request for submission to the County Executive’s Budget Office. ​ The Personnel Investigations Bureau is responsible for conducting confidential background investigations on all employee candidates for the Sheriff’s Office. The primary mission of the Payroll/Personnel Bureau is to monitor employee time and accruals and to ensure that all employees are paid accurately and in a timely fashion. Fleet Services is responsible for the maintenance of the “Fleet” which includes patrol vehicles, unmarked and undercover vehicles, trucks, buses, ATV’s, boats, military surplus equipment, and military vehicles. The Research and Development Bureau facilitates decision making, research, and timely responses to inquiries. These bureaus are staffed by Correction Officers, Deputies, and civilians.

ABOUT MISSION THE CONFERENCE ACCOMMODATIONS REGISTER TO ATTEND Top To develop, equip and empower the next generation of executive leaders. Our Mission While the last several years have been about surviving - change was forced, extreme, and reactive. Out of all this change came something incredible - we learned that without collaborative, flexible and empowered leadership - our organizations would collapse. As we are reinventing our organizations, shifting leadership and going into a new era of how we serve our organizations - training, empowering and equipping leaders is a necessity. SEE OUR PREVIOUS CONFERENCE SPEAKERS >> Mission WHY The Power of High-Quality Executive Leadership Training Our annual, 2-day Executive Leadership Conference boasts the top speakers from around the country - who aim to inspire, educate, equip and motivate our members to reach their highest potential. REGISTER TO ATTEND Why why THE STATISTICS 83 83% of organizations believe it’s important to develop leaders at every level of the company. Developing leaders internally is more economically sound and makes for a more robust company 35 35% of American workers put company culture as a priority when job hunting - showing the importance of a quality work environment with good leadership at the helm. 5 Only 5% of businesses have implemented leadership development at all levels. If leadership is not developed, companies may be facing some serious repercussions from this oversight. 77 77% of businesses report that leadership is lacking. While everyone recognizes the value of having strong leadership at every level of an organization, businesses struggle to find and develop leaders. *2021-2022 Statistics gathered from Zippia. View more at here. Statistics REGISTER TO ATTEND WHEN ​ September 18th, 2023 8am - 4pm 4:00pm - 6:00pm Networking ​ September 19th, 2023 8am - 4pm WHERE ​ Hofstra University 100 Hempstead Turnpike Hempstead, NY 11549 ​ Continental breakfast and lunch will be served each day, compliments of our sponsors. Register to Attend Check this box if you will be attending the networking event. Submit Thank you for registering to join us at our upcoming Executive Leadership Conference. Please note: some county or government agencies may block email correspondence from outside agencies. To ensure you receive correspondence, please add Samantha.Graviano@suffolkcountyny.gov to your email address list. Register to Attend ABOUT US Inspiring, Equipping & Empowering the Next Generation of Leadership About Formed by Suffolk County Sheriff, Dr. Errol D. Toulon, Jr. in 2021, The Executive Leadership Conference is dedicated to the training, growth and empowerment of both current and up-and-coming executive leaders. With more than 30 years in law enforcement, Sheriff Toulon has seen first-hand the power & influence - and lack of leadership training in the various organizations he has worked for. With the onset of a global pandemic and the animosity, lack of trust and hardship facing law enforcement over the past two years, he made it his mission to develop trainings that would empower, equip and train up executive leaders, in walks of life, to do better, be better and think better. LEARN MORE ABOUT SHERIFF TOULON 2023 CONFERENCE "Leadership Under Stress" The Speakers Former Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best Former Commissioner U.S. Customs & Border Patrol Gil Kerlikowske Conscious Leadership Expert & Enneagramist Marissa Levin Former NYPD Chief Joseph Fox Former NYPD 1st Deputy Commissioner Ben jamin B. Tucker Former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey More speakers coming soon... The Conference THE VENUE Hofstra University The 2022 Executive Leadership Conference will be held at Hofstra University in the Student Center Theater. ​ Directions: From the Long Island Expressway: Take exit 38; then onto the Northern State Parkway to exit 31A; then south on the Meadowbrook Parkway to exit M4; and then west on Hempstead Turnpike (Route 24) ​ From the Southern State Parkway: Take exit 22; then north on the Meadowbrook Parkway to exit M4; and then west on Hempstead Turnpike (Route 24). ​ Traveling from the East on Hempstead Turnpike: On Hempstead Turnpike, turn right at traffic light before second Unispan (walk-over) onto North Campus. At second stop sign, bear left and park. Walk into the Mack Student Center (building with bell tower). Upon entering doors, make an immediate right and follow corridor to the Student Center Theater. ​ Traveling from the West on Hempstead Turnpike: On Hempstead Turnpike, turn left at traffic light after Unispan (walk-over) onto North Campus. At second stop sign, bear left and park. Walk into the Mack Student Center (building with bell tower). Upon entering doors, make an immediate right and follow corridor to the Student Center Theater. Venue HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Long Island Marriott For our guests looking to stay overnight, we have secured a block of rooms at the: ​ Long Island Marriott 101 James Doolittle Boulevard, Uniondale, New York 11553 Phone: 516-794-3800 Located less than 10 minutes from Hofstra University, this full service hotel is ideally situated in Uniondale, New York. Enjoy easy access to the LIRR, prioritize your health in the hotel's fitness center or make a splash in their heated indoor pool. Satisfy your appetite at our on-site restaurant, Crop & Kettle, where they serve American specialties crafted from local ingredients. ​ Executive Leadership Conference Guests will enjoy a room rate of $159 per night for a King or Double room from Sunday, October 2nd through Tuesday, October 4th. All bookings must be made no later than Friday, September 2nd to receive the discounted rate. BOOK A RESERVATION Accommodations SPONSORS Thank you to our sponsors who make this conference possible. WANT TO SPONSOR THIS EVENT >> Sponsors HOME ABOUT MISSION WHY THE CONFERENCE THE VENUE HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS THE SPONSORS

Executive Staff Suffolk County Sheriff Dr. Errol D. Toulon, Jr. Read bio Undersheriff Steven J. Kuehhas Read bio Undersheriff Kevin T. Catalina Read bio Deputy Undersheriff Michael J. Catuosco Read bio Policing & Operations Divisions Chief Deputy Sheriff Christopher Brockmeyer Read bio Chief of Staff Charles L'Hommedieu Read bio Deputy Sheriff Captain Christopher Guercio Deputy Sheriff Captain Gregory Jacobs Deputy Sheriff Captain Salvatore Petrone Deputy Sheriff Captain John Rung Deputy Sheriff Captain Michael Smith Corrections Division Warden Michael J. Franchi Read bio Deputy Warden Vincenzo Barone Deputy Warden Christopher Black Deputy Warden Curtis Sclafani Deputy Warden Scott Walsh Sheriff's Executive Staff Confidential Assistant to the Sheriff Elizabeth Rae Public Information Officer Victoria Distefano Director of Employee Relations Kevin O'Reilly Director of Personel/Payroll Marlene Madorran Assistant Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator Owen Durney

Transparency, Accountability & Integrity Since taking office in 2018, Sheriff Errol D. Toulon, Jr. has made it a priority to enhance the transparency and accountability of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office. Through innovative new trainings, policies, procedures and incident review protocols, the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office has taken tremendous strides to improve operations as well as public confidence. ​ ​ Office of Professional Standards ​ In order to promote professionalism and set a desired standard of excellence in public service, Sheriff Toulon created the Office of Professional Standards within the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office. Established in August 2022, OPS is responsible for assuring all personnel employed by the Suffolk Cou nty Sheriff’s Office perform their duty and serve the public in a manner that is consistent with the expected level of professionalism and integrity that is necessary to earn and maintain public confidence in the Sheriff’s Office. ​ Office of Professional Standards is staffed by 1 account clerk, 9 investigators, 2 Investigator Sergeants an 1 Investigator Lieutenant. Uniquely situated within the chain of command, OPS answers directly to the Sheriff via the first Undersheriff. This line type organizational structure promotes a direct transfer of unfiltered information directly to the Sheriff. ​ Goals and responsibilities of OPS Encourage and develop positive community relationships through professional and transparent interactions. Address every complaint received in a professional and courteous manner. Conduct all Internal Investigations. Review and evaluate policies and procedures to determine if current, effective and relevant to achieve objectives. Foster an atmosphere of employment that promotes professional public service and supports the Sheriff’s community relations efforts and initiatives. Quality Assurance & Integrity Unit In order to promote the belief that “A positive relationship between la w enforcement and the public they serve, fostered by confidence and trust is essential to effectiveness”, Sheriff Toulon created, staffed and implemented the Quality Assurance and Integrity unit within the Sheriff’s Office Internal Affairs Bureau. Established in January 2020, the mission of the QA&I Unit is to review and evaluate prior incidents involving allegations of employee misconduct, with the intention of identifying factors that contributed to poor decisions and actions that may have resulted in misconduct. One of the overall objectives of the QA&I Unit is to prevent recidivism through proactive monitoring and corrective measures. Goals and responsibilities of the QA & I Unit: Review allegations of unprofessional conduct to identify factors that may have contributed to the complaint. Review allegations of misconduct to identify factors that may have contributed to the behavior. Identify and analyze occurrences of misconduct to identify key contributing factors and/or trends and patterns. Share findings with administrators to develop and implement training and policies to prevent reoccurrence. Recommend corrective measures. HALT Act Use of Force Policy Title VI Program Police Reform Policy Policing Statistics Corrections Statistics Data Access Mental Health Links

Mental Health Psychiatric Emergencies CPEP Program at Stony Brook .....................................................................................................(631) 444-6050 Pilgrim Crisis Center (Non-emergency) ....................................................................................... (631) 761-2929 Mental Health Hotline ................................................................................................................... (631) 952-3333 Mobile Crisis Team (Adults & Children) ........................................................................................ (631) 952-3333 Response Hotline ......................................................................................................................... (631) 751-7500 Suicide Prevention Lifeline ........................................................................................................... (800) 273-TALK Talbot House 24-hr. Substance Abuse Crisis ............................................................................... (631) 589-4144 DASH Suffolk County Mobile Crisis Team .................................................................................... (631) 952-3333 Crisis Intervention Domestic Violence Sexual Assault 24-hr. Hotline ........................................................................ (631) 360-3606 Long Island Council of Alcoholism & Drug Dependency ............................................................. (631) 979-1700 APS (Adult Protective Services) .................................................................................................. (631) 854-3195 CPS (Child Protective Services) .................................................................................................. (800) 342-3720 SC Department of Social Services Emergency Services Hotline ................................................ (631) 854-9100 Long Island Crisis Center ............................................................................................................. (516) 679-1111 RESPONSE Crisis Center ........................................................................................................... (631) 751-7500 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline ............................................................................................ (800) 273-TALK COPLINE ..................................................................................................................................... (800) 267-5463 Crisis Text Line ................................................................................................................. Text "BLUE" to 741741 Psychiatric Hospitals Brookhaven Memorial Hospital .................................................................................................... (631) 654-7760 Brunswick Hall (Adults) ................................................................................................................ (631) 789-7130 Brunswick Hall (Children 5-17) ..................................................................................................... (631) 789-7000 Eastern Long Island Hospital ............................................................................................ (631) 477-1000 x5394 Huntington Hospital ...................................................................................................................... (631) 351-2434 Mather Memorial Hospital (Adults 18+) ............................................................................. (631) 473-1320 x5800 Mather Memorial Hospital (Children 12-17) ...................................................................... (631) 473-1320 x5820 Pilgrim Psychiatric Center (NYSOMH) ......................................................................................... (631) 761-3500 Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center ..................................................................................... (631) 370-1700 South Oaks Hospital .................................................................................................................... (631) 264-4000 St. Catherine of Sienna Medical Center ....................................................................................... (631) 862-3000 Stony Brook Pediatric Emergency Department ............................................................................ (631) 638-3500 Veterans Administration Medical Center ........................................................................... (631) 261-4400 x2785 Brookhaven Mental Health Center Emergency Room Access ..................................................... (631) 447-3048 Information/Referral (Non-emergency) Association for Mental Health & Wellness Helpline ...................................................................... (631) 226-3900 Suffolk Division for Community Mental Hygiene .......................................................................... (631) 853-8500 Department of Social Services Hotline ........................................................................................ (631) 854-9100 NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH) ............................................................................................ (800) 597-8481 Long Island Office of Mental Health ............................................................................................. (631) 761-2508 Brentwood Mental Health Clinic ................................................................................................... (631) 853-7300 Brookhaven Mental Health Center, Shirley .................................................................................. (631) 852-1070 Brookhaven Mental Health Center, Patchogue ............................................................................ (631) 854-1222 Buckman Center, Brentwood ....................................................................................................... (631) 761-3746 Catholic Charities, Bay Shore Center .......................................................................................... (631) 665-6707 Catholic Charities, Medford Center .............................................................................................. (631) 654-1919 Community Counseling Services ................................................................................................. (631) 874-0185 Farmingville Mental Health Center ............................................................................................... (631) 854-2552 Suffolk On Track South Oaks ....................................................................................................... (631) 608-5558 Family Service League, Iovino South Shore Family Center ......................................................... (631) 647-3100 Family Service League, Central Islip Clinic .................................................................................. (631) 663-4300 Family Service League, East Hampton Center ............................................................................ (631) 324-3344 Family Service League, East Yaphank Center ............................................................................. (631) 924-3741 Family Service League, Family Counseling West Hampton Beach ............................................. (631) 288-1954 Family Service League, Mattituck Center .................................................................................... (631) 298-8642 Family Service League, Olsten Family Center ............................................................................. (631) 427-3700 Family Service League, Huntington ............................................................................................. (631) 396-2300 Family Service League, Riverhead Center ................................................................................... (631) 369-0104 Family Service League, Sterlington Commons ............................................................................ (631) 477-4067 Family Wellness Center ................................................................................................................ (631) 273-1300 New Horizons ............................................................................................................................... (631) 257-5173 Hampton Psychological Center .................................................................................................... (631) 255-7715 Hope House Ministries ................................................................................................................. (631) 928-2377 SCO Madonna Heights Services ................................................................................................. (631) 253-3480 Opti Healthcare Mental Health Centers, Meadow Glen Center .................................................... (631) 360-4700 Opti Healthcare Mental Health Centers, Riverhead Center ......................................................... (631) 284-5500 Peconic Center - Pilgrim Outpatient Center ................................................................................. (631) 369-1277 Riverhead Jail Mental Health Unit ................................................................................................ (631) 852-1851 Riverhead Mental Health Center .................................................................................................. (631) 852-1440 Skills Unlimited Mental Health Clinic ............................................................................................ (631) 567-1626 South Oaks Affiliate ...................................................................................................................... (631) 608-5620 ​

HALT Act In accordance with the Humane Alternative to Solitary Confinement (HALT Act), and requirements set forth in the NYS Commission of Corrections Standards, below is the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office up-to-date statistics and data reporting. 2023 Segregated Confinement Statistics 2023 Residential Rehabilitative Units

Corrections Division Statistics Language Line New Hire Demographics Jail Population Statistics Grievance Statistics Use of Force Report Use of Force Policy Data Driven Justice Mental Health Links Data sets contained in this dashboard are updated regularly, as indicated in each database for each calendar year. Download the Report

Inmate Demographics January 2, 2023 January 9, 2023 January 16, 2023 January 23, 2023 January 30, 2023 February 6, 2023 February 13, 2023 February 20, 2023 February 27, 2023 March 6, 2023 March 13, 2023 March 20, 2023 March 27, 2023 April 3, 2023 April 10, 2023 April 17, 2023 April 24, 2023 May 1, 2023

Police Division Statistics Language Line New Hire Demographics Domestic Violence Report Arrest Data Use of Force Report Use of Force Policy Uniform Crime Report Mental Health Links Data sets contained in this dashboard are updated regularly, as indicated in each database for each calendar year. Download the Report

Civilian Opportunities There are an array of opportunities available as a civilian employee of the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office including but not limited to: ​ Assistant to the Sheriff Administrative Assistant Public Information Officer Director of Human Resources Director of Personnel/Payroll Assistant Intergovernmental Relations Director Neighborhood Aid ID Technicians Research Analyst Mechanic s Accounting Clerk Payroll/Personnel Jail Cook Public Service Dispatchers Community Relations Coordinator Office Assistant Medical Professionals Mental Health Professionals and many more... Visit the Suffolk County Department of Civil Service here to take a current exam and start the process of joining the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office.

Qualifications Correction Officers Age At least 20.5 years of age at the time of testing and 21 years of age by the time of appointment. Education Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma by the date of appointment is required. Citizenship All candidates must be a United States citizen at the time of appointment. ​ You do not have to be a resident of Suffolk County to apply for or work for the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office. Background Correction Officers are entrusted with the responsibility of keeping our correctional facilities and incarcerated individuals safe. Therefore, there will be a qualifying medical, psychological, background and physical agility evaluation. Correction Officers are under the supervision of a higher-ranking officer. An officer in this class has the immediate responsibility for directing and supervising justice-involved individuals and maintaining order and security inside the Suffolk County Correctional Facilities. The officer is responsible for maintaining the custody, safety, and well-being of justice-involved individuals by enforcing the rules, regulations and laws to prevent disturbances, assaults, and escapes. Correction Officers are designated by New York State law as peace officers and may be required to carry firearms in the performance of certain duties. ​ Correction Officers must have a good knowledge of the policies, rules and regulations of the Suffolk County Correctional Facilities and applicable New York State laws, rules and regulations. They must have a good knowledge of first aid techniques, skill in the use and care of firearms and other less lethal weapons as required, the ability to deal fairly but firmly with individuals under their care, the ability to communicate effectively and be in the physical condition to deal with the demands of the position. Deputy Sheriffs Age At least 19.5 years of age at the time of testing and 20 years of age by the time of appointment. Education Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma by the date of appointment is required. Citizenship All candidates must be a United States citizen at the time of appointment. ​ Background Deputy Sheriffs are responsible for enforcing NYS laws including penal, civil and vehicle & traffic law, therefore, there will be a qualifying medical, psychological, background and physical agility evaluation. Deputy Sheriffs are under the general supervision of a commanding officer and have the responsibility of enforcing the laws of New York State, including Civil, Penal, and Vehicle & Traffic laws. Deputy Sheriffs make arrests, transport justice-involved individuals, serve legal processes, patrol highways, and secure court detention facilities. Routine assignments and special orders or the joining of task forces may be received from supervisors under the command of the Sheriff. ​ Deputy Sheriffs must have a good knowledge of civil and criminal law as they pertain to departmental operations; a good knowledge of court procedures; good knowledge of first aid methods; skill in the use and care of firearms; the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; the ability to act quickly and calmly in emergencies; the ability to enforce the law with firmness, tact and impartiality, and to deal courteously with the general public, as well as be in good physical condition to handle the demands of the position.