JAIL OFFICER

Phelps County Sheriff's Department is currently accepting applications for full-time jailer positions.  Please read the information below.  

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DATE: December, 2016

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ANNOUNCE DATE: Immediate

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Phelps County Sheriff’s Department

SALARY:
$27,200 – Starting Annually

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

Health and dental insurance plan; life insurance; thirteen (13) paid holidays; two (2) weeks’ vacation and twelve (12) sick days a year; LAGERS and CERF retirement systems.

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DESCRIPTION AND BASIC DUTIES:
Jail staff currently works 12 hours shifts on a non-rotating basis. The shift hours are from 7:00am to 7:00pm and from 7:00pm to 7:00am. Although the shifts are considered non-rotating there may be times when coverage is needed on another shift. Basic duties include, but are not limited to; intake and release of inmates; data entry; medication pass; transportation; and the overall secure and orderly running of the day to day operations within the jail.

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EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 
High School diploma or equivalent (GED). Computer skills and the ability to navigate different software is a must.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 
Extended periods of sitting and standing as well as defusing altercations.

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be permitted to work in the United States
• Ability to work various shifts, weekends and Holidays.
• Must successfully complete the following; board interview; detailed, thorough background investigation, and polygraph examination.
• Must have a valid Missouri driver’s license and a clean driving history

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