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Rockland County recruiting new corrections officers

The Rockland County Sheriff?s Department is looking for a few good men and women to join its ranks as corrections officers. The department was at the Palisades Center Mall this week handing out applications

News 12 Staff

May 22, 2014, 7:27 PM

Updated 3,893 days ago

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The Rockland County Sheriff?s Department is looking for a few good men and women to join its ranks as corrections officers.
The department was at the Palisades Center Mall this week handing out applications to anyone interested.
Authorities say a large number of officers will be retiring over the next few years, so they are looking to hire 10-15 new officers a year.
Sgt. Deidre Russell, a 10-year veteran, says that the job is more about thinking on your feet and less about muscle.
The department says that the starting salary is $45,000 and goes up to $70,000 after four years.
Applications will be accepted until Sept. 8.