Deputy Jailer

Daviess County Fiscal Court•Owensboro, KY

7h•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Daviess County Detention Center is seeking men and women to join their team as Deputy Jailers. This role is part of one of the largest law enforcement agencies in the area, offering competitive pay, shift differential, and excellent benefits. The facility operates 24 hours a day and is staffed by approximately eighty-five professionally trained deputies responsible for securing the facility and ensuring the supervision, medical care, visitation, transportation, and feeding of inmates. The center also focuses on rehabilitation, offering programs for addiction management and decision-making improvement. The complex includes several acres and buildings, with staff managing all operational aspects, including maintenance and repairs. Inmates may also work in the community on tasks approved by the Department of Corrections.

Requirements

U.S. Citizen
21 years of age
Valid driver's license
No felony convictions since the age of 18
Able to possess and qualify with a firearm

Responsibilities

Supervising inmates
Conducting headcounts
Completing surveillance rounds of inmates and the facility
Responding to emergency situations that may require you to get involved in altercations and/or restraining inmates
Monitoring and responding to radio traffic
Ensuring inmates follow the rules of the facility
Pat down and strip searching inmates
Assisting in cell searches
Report writing
Demonstrating computer and other technology skills
Transporting inmates inside and outside the facility
Providing security
Any other duties assigned by supervisors in accordance with the law and the needs of the facility