Job description

Interested in an entry level career in law enforcement? The Osage County Sheriff's Office has an immediate opening for a Detention Officer in our jail. While experience isn't a requirement, it is preferred. You must be 19 years old, possess a valid Missouri drivers license, and a high school diploma or GED Certificate. If you have ANY law enforcement convictions or any pending court actions we need to know. You cannot be on Probation / Parole. Background checks are required in our interview process. If you have any felonies you will be disqualified. Certain misdemeanors will also disqualify you. Disclose everything; no matter how old the issue may be. If you work for a bonding agency, you must cease all functions as a bondsman for consideration. We expect honesty. Our application is lengthy, however, all the information it asks for is pertinent to us and our ability to potentially make you part of our team.

Each Shift is 12 hours and assigned by the Jail Administrator or Jail Sergeant. All personnel are paid once a month (at the end of the month (28 day pay cycle)).

Detention Officer / Jailer (Job Description):

Detention Officers, are responsible for the safety, security and well-being of the inmates that are incarcerated in the Osage County Detention Center. Detention Officers have the responsibility of enforcing the regulations of the jail, maintaining the peace in the jail, in and out processing, administering medications, and general security of the facility. Detention Officers will complete a daily report of their activities. Other functions of Detention Officers are designated by the Detention Lieutenant, Detention Sergeant, Sheriff, or the Sheriff’s Captain. The Detention Officer reports directly to the Detention Corporal/Sergeant.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Processing Inmates into the detention center, booking, mugshots, fingerprinting, DNA testing, inmate property inventory and oversight of facility rules/regulations.

Direct supervision of inmates while maintaining jail security, random physical well-being checks, serve three meals daily, pass prescribed medications, provide recreation, visitation and hygiene items.

Preparation and maintenance of various inmate records, inspection of inmate mail, monitoring of inmate phone calls.

Supervising inmates can be a difficult task. You will encounter subjects under the influence (Drugs and/or Alcohol), subjects with unpleasant moods, and subjects who require immediate medical attention. You must be able to handle this potentially stressful environment.

Detention Officers report to the Detention Corporal / Sergeant.

Minimum Requirements:

At least 19 years old, valid drivers license, high school diploma / GED, detailed background check, criminal history check, motor vehicle check and drug screen. 180 day probationary period (experience dependent).

An application must be completed and returned for consideration. Applications can be obtained at osagesheriff.org. We can also email a digital version upon request. Background checks are mandatory. After the application is submitted, please feel free to contact the office to check your status. Phone: (Jail) 573-897-5750, (Sheriff's Office) 573-897-3927, ext 800, Fax: 573-897-4383.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $32,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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