Corrections Officer

Salary: $15.00/hr

Position Summary:

The McDonald County Detention Center is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Jailer. The purpose of this position is to supervise inmates and the maintenance or security of the county jail. This profession is reserved for those with sharp critical thinking skills, excellent judgment, a good moral character, and a degree of physical strength. This position classifies as a Medium to Very Heavy work type.

Essential Functions:

1. Maintains inmate property.
2. Maintains booking records, both paper and computerized.
3. Supervises trustees.
4. Assist in Courtroom security.
5. Prisoner transports.
6. Dispense medication to inmates according to doctor’s orders, maintains records of such.
7. Will be trained to operate BAC machine when needed.
8. Will be trained to operate computerized fingerprint machine when needed.
9. Collects DNA samples as required by law.
10. Issue and maintain inventory of jail supplies, clothing, and hygiene supplies issued to inmates.
11. Supervise preparation of inmate meals, distribute meals.
12. RsMo. 221.270, 221.515, 544.240

Requirements:

1. Be a citizen of the United States
2. Be at least 18 years of age
3. Be free of any felony convictions or misdemeanors involving domestic violence or moral turpitude.
4. Be of good character as determined by a thorough background investigation
5. Be a high school graduate or have passed the General Education Development (GED) Test indicating high school graduation level.
6. Possess a valid driver’s license