Jackson County Detention Center
Now Recruiting Corrections Officers

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center is Seeking Qualified Individuals:

 

  • NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
  • STARTING SALARY: $18.35/HR
  • 3 TO 4 DAYS OFF EACH WEEK
  • OVERTIME OPPORTUNITIES
  • ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
  • HEALTHCARE/DENTAL INSURANCE
  • JACKSON COUNTY PENSION PLAN
  • PAID HOLIDAYS
  • PAID VACATION
  • SICK PAY
  • UNION

 

JOB DUTIES:

  • Provide Security for inmates housed at the Jackson county detention center while following written procedures and guidelines in the department’s policy and procedure manual.
  • Supervises movement of offenders inside and outside the correctional facility, conducts periodic counts of offenders, and searches offenders and their living quarters for contraband.
  • Escorts and/or transports offenders to predetermined locations.
  • Supervises offenders in housing units and during the performance of work activities and recreational and religious activities; conducts inspections for health and safety hazards.
  • Prepares and submits reports on offender violations of law or correctional facility rules, unusual offender behaviors, observed mechanical deficiencies, and security breaches or failures.
  • Discusses minor adjustment problems with offenders; refers serious problems to proper correctional facility staff and promotes rehabilitation by attempting to modify offender’s social attitudes, discouraging undesirable behaviors, and encouraging worthwhile activities.
  • Supervises visits with offenders; searches offenders, housing areas, building, and grounds for contraband.
  • Performs work in accordance with established rules, regulations, post orders, and specific instructions; receives general administrative direction.
  • Performs other related work as assigned.

QR code for hiring info or apply online at: jacksongov.org/jobs

 

 

 

 

 

 

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