Corrections Officer 

 Johnson County Government
Job Vacancy Announcement

Job ID: 08-001
Department: Sheriff’s Department - Jail
Status: Full Time / grade 13
Salary: $25,436 per year (possibly more w/experience)
Open Date:
Close Date: Open till filled

Job Description:

DUTIES
Under immediate supervision, performs general security and inmate supervision duties in the operation of the County Jail. Guards inmates in accordance with established policies and regulations; Makes inspection tours of assigned areas; Conducts searches for contraband articles; Employs weapons or physical force when necessary in maintaining discipline and order among prisoners; Obtains medical aid for prisoners when needed; Escorts authorized visitors to and from visitation areas; Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of work areas; may process and transfer inmates.  Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

EXPERIENCE:
No experience required.  Preference given for prior law enforcement, corrections, or security experience.

EDUCATION:
High school graduate or GED equivalency. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be a citizen of the United States of America, age 18 or older; be able to pass a background check; if former military, have a discharge of Honorable or above; pass a physical and psychological examination; pass drug test. 

Applicants must: Have NO Class A or B misdemeanor convictions in the last ten years; have NO convictions for DWI or driving under the influence of drugs within the past 24 months; have no felony convictions; have no family violence convictions; must not currently be under indictment for any criminal offense. 

Applicants for Commissioned Law Enforcement positions must have a notarized TCLEOSE Waiver accompanying their Johnson County Application for Employment.  Waivers are available in the Personnel Office and on the Johnson County web site.


 GENERAL PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or others.
 

AN  EOE/AAP EMPLOYER

HOW TO APPLY 
Persons wishing to apply for employment must complete a Johnson County Employment Application for each posted position for which they wish consideration.  

If the announcement specifies a specific license or other special requirements, the applicant should attach a photocopy of the license or show possession of the special requirements in their application in order to receive full consideration.   

Applications must be received in the Personnel Office before the deadline to be considered.

Applications are available in the Personnel Office.    

Persons living outside Johnson County may request an application be mailed to them.
 



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