Sheriff's Office Civilian Correctional Officer (Jailer)

Woodbury County•Sioux City, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible, as a Civilian Correctional Officer, for the safekeeping and welfare of all prisoners in the Woodbury County Jail Facility. This includes maintaining the cleanliness and maintenance of the jail, ensuring jail security and handling complaints. The role also involves the transportation of prisoners or other persons in the care and custody of the County Sheriff's Department, performing all related paperwork, and assisting in radio communication and dispatcher responsibilities as necessary. This position operates under the direct authority of the County Sheriff, Major, Lieutenant, or the Jail Commander.

Requirements

Must be a United States citizen.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED Certificate/Equivalency.
Ability to read and write the English language, communicate by means of the spoken word in clearly spoken English.
Be of good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation including a fingerprint search conducted of local, state, and national fingerprint files with no felony convictions.
Must successfully pass physical, vision, psychological testing and drug screening prior to employment.
Is not, by reason of conscience or belief opposed to use of force when appropriate or necessary to fulfill duties.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Knowledge of law enforcement.
Knowledge of civil and criminal laws relating to scope of responsibility.
Knowledge of rules of evidence.
Knowledge of first-aid and emergency principle.
Ability to tactfully and effectively communicate with others.
Knowledge of human relations; basic knowledge of psychological principles.
Personal maturity to maintain emotional stability in unusual situations of stress or social interaction pressure.
Physical ability to lift 50-85 pounds.
Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license and insurance.
Candidate for hire must successfully pass a background check, physical, vision, psychological testing and drug screening prior to employment.
The use of clearly spoken English for the skills and purposes of this job.
Attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

Prefer a minimum of 60 hours of post-secondary education or four consecutive years of military service or five years of experience working in the law enforcement field.
Bilingual skills beneficial

Responsibilities

Responsible for the care and safekeeping of all prisoners in the custody of the County, including booking, release, safekeeping of belongings, security, and maintenance of control and order.
Maintain records within scope of assigned responsibility.
Assist in the care and maintenance of the jail and coordinate the work assignment of trustees to carry out cleaning and maintenance responsibilities, while maintaining proper security requirements at all times.
Assist with transportation of prisoners or other persons in the care and custody of the County Sheriff's Department.
Performance of all related paper work.
Responsibility for the jail security and complaints.
Performs other duties related to the scope of responsibility as assigned by, County Sheriff/ Major/ Lieutenant.
Attendance is required.