Corrections Officer

Lyndon, KS
Osage County Sheriff

Salary: $20.13-$21.13 per hour

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of a Corrections Sergeant, books inmates into jail and arrange for discharge, transporting inmates as needed and the proper cleaning of the Sheriff’s Department.

Essential Functions:

  • Assumes responsibility for inmate health and safety.
  • Conducts booking and discharge procedures.
  • Transports inmates to court and other facilities.
  • Answers incoming telephone inquiries.
  • Performs jail security checks.
  • Supervised inmate activities.
  • Assists with medication dispersal.
  • Supervises inmate visitation.
  • Provides court room security as needed.
  • Serves warrants and civil papers as needed.
  • Assists with food preparation and disbursal to inmate population.
  • Performs general janitorial services to Sheriff’s Department.
  • Performs intoxilyzer tests on Driving Under the Influence classification arrests.
  • Correctly complete a task in a timely manner.
  • Completely and factually document information and data without duplication.
  • Possess and maintain the physical ability necessary to complete the essential duties of the position.
  • Maintain an acceptable level of availability for work to include rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-in for emergency situations.

Requirements:

  • Must be 18 years of age at the time of hire
  • US Citizen
  • No felony or serious misdemeanor convictions
  • High School Diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)
  • Ability to secure and maintain required certifications to include bi-annual cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training and intoxilyzer 5000 training and be qualified with handguns.