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Summary
Corrections Officer
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
The Detention Center is a 24/7 facility and vacancies to be filled may be in any of three different shifts.
Job Duties
- Responsible for providing security for inmates housed at the Jackson County Detention Center and following written procedures and guidelines in the department's policy and procedure manual.
- Associate may be assigned to different posts, areas and shifts depending upon the needs of the operation
- Receives and processes new inmates; checks for proper commitment papers, conducts searches for contraband, physically assesses inmate for injuries or other health concerns, inventories personal property, escorts inmate through all intake functions and areas
- If overtime is required, the associate is subject to being held over/drafted and/or called in to report for work when staffing shortages, department emergencies and other assignments require.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or its equivalent.
- Complete and pass the Jail Academy Exam.
- Pass and maintain firearms qualification.
- Must possess/maintain an active telephone.
- Must possess/maintain valid Missouri or Kansas Driver's License.
- Must be able to regularly and reliably report to work on time for scheduled shift.
- Must submit to and pass a police background check, drug screen, motor vehicle record check and physical examination. BARGAINING UNIT POSITION.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
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Job Description
Corrections Officer
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
The Detention Center is a 24/7 facility and vacancies to be filled may be in any of three different shifts.
Job Duties
- Responsible for providing security for inmates housed at the Jackson County Detention Center and following written procedures and guidelines in the department's policy and procedure manual.
- Associate may be assigned to different posts, areas and shifts depending upon the needs of the operation
- Receives and processes new inmates; checks for proper commitment papers, conducts searches for contraband, physically assesses inmate for injuries or other health concerns, inventories personal property, escorts inmate through all intake functions and areas
- If overtime is required, the associate is subject to being held over/drafted and/or called in to report for work when staffing shortages, department emergencies and other assignments require.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or its equivalent.
- Complete and pass the Jail Academy Exam.
- Pass and maintain firearms qualification.
- Must possess/maintain an active telephone.
- Must possess/maintain valid Missouri or Kansas Driver's License.
- Must be able to regularly and reliably report to work on time for scheduled shift.
- Must submit to and pass a police background check, drug screen, motor vehicle record check and physical examination. BARGAINING UNIT POSITION.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
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