Cadet

Summary

Clay County is now accepting applications to be considered for 2 open positions as Variable Hour Cadet with the Sheriff's Department.Date Posted : 9/18/2026Application Deadline : 10/2/2026 at 4:00PMMinimum Starting Salary : $17.73 per hourFull Salary Range: $17.73 - $23.95 per hourShifts: Hours and shifts will vary each week - This position will average less than 16 hours per week.Status: Non-ExemptMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:High School DiplomaValid Driver's LicenseActively enrolled in a criminal justice or law enforcement program in college.Successful completion of a background checkDUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:The listed examples may not include all the duties performed by all positions in this class.Courtroom security and bailiff operations, inmate transport support, and learning judicial procedures.Assist staff with administrative and support tasks, booking and inmate movement, and learn correctional operations under supervision.Participate in supervised rides along with patrol deputies to observe calls for service, traffic enforcement, and community policing.Assist with community outreach, traffic control, administrative tasks, and public service events.Observe investigative processes, case preparation, and evidence handling procedures.Participate in orientation, safety training, ethics instruction, and agency-approved learning activities.Other duties as assigned.* If you are an eligible military veteran and wish to claim Veteran's Preference, you must present a legible photocopy of your DD214 form to the Office of Human Resources. All veterans who are certified will be considered for appointment.Licenses & CertificationsRequiredDriver's LicenseEqual Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Clay County is now accepting applications to be considered for 2 open positions as Variable Hour Cadet with the Sheriff's Department.Date Posted : 9/18/2026Application Deadline : 10/2/2026 at 4:00PMMinimum Starting Salary : $17.73 per hourFull Salary Range: $17.73 - $23.95 per hourShifts: Hours and shifts will vary each week - This position will average less than 16 hours per week.Status: Non-ExemptMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:High School DiplomaValid Driver's LicenseActively enrolled in a criminal justice or law enforcement program in college.Successful completion of a background checkDUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:The listed examples may not include all the duties performed by all positions in this class.Courtroom security and bailiff operations, inmate transport support, and learning judicial procedures.Assist staff with administrative and support tasks, booking and inmate movement, and learn correctional operations under supervision.Participate in supervised rides along with patrol deputies to observe calls for service, traffic enforcement, and community policing.Assist with community outreach, traffic control, administrative tasks, and public service events.Observe investigative processes, case preparation, and evidence handling procedures.Participate in orientation, safety training, ethics instruction, and agency-approved learning activities.Other duties as assigned.* If you are an eligible military veteran and wish to claim Veteran's Preference, you must present a legible photocopy of your DD214 form to the Office of Human Resources. All veterans who are certified will be considered for appointment.Licenses & CertificationsRequiredDriver's LicenseEqual Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.#J-18808-Ljbffr