Detention Officer

Job DescriptionWe, the Callaway County Sheriff's Office, exist to serve all people with respect, fairness, and sensitivity. We are committed to the prevention of crime and the protection of life and property; the preservation of peace, order, and safety; the enforcement of laws, and the safeguarding of a citizen's constitutional guarantees.The Callaway County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for a full-time Detention Officer position. The starting salary for this position is $44,000 annually, or $21.15 per hour and comes with a full benefits package, including free health insurance, two retirement programs, life insurance policy, vacation/sick/holiday pay, and more.The Callaway County Sheriff's Office and Jail are both located at 1201 State Road O, Fulton, MO 65251. The Callaway County Jail is a 24/7 operation that houses inmates who are arrested in Callaway County. The Jail has two shifts: 7:00am - 7:00pm & 7:00pm - 7:00am.Callaway County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.BenefitsPaid Time Off (PTO)Health InsuranceLife InsuranceHands on TrainingCareer Growth OpportunitiesRetirement PlanEmployee DiscountsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)ResponsibilitiesThe job duties for this position include, but are not limited to:Monitors and interacts with inmates.Maintains an awareness and understanding of the Jail's requirements, laws, rules, processes, and procedures in order to sustain a safe environment for staff and inmates.Reviews inmate records and takes report from outgoing shift.Books and releases inmates as appropriate, assuring that all necessary paperwork requirements, laws, processes, and procedures are followed.Shackles and escorts inmates to and from court.RequirementsApplicant must be at least 19 years of age.Applicant must possess high school diploma.Applicant must pass a pre-employment drug screen.Applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background screening.Applicant must pass pre-employment written, typing, and polygraph tests.Applicant must complete CCSO application. YOU WILL BE EMAILED AN APPLICATION WHEN YOU CLICK TO APPLY. ONLY APPLICANTS THAT COMPLETE AN APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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