JacksonGov

Master Corrections Officer

Kansas City, MO Full time

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Department: Corrections

Grade: 170

Salary: $28.08/hour

Job Duties:

  • Responsible for providing security for inmates housed at the Jackson County Detention Center and following written procedures and guidelines in the department's policy and procedure manual.
  • May be assigned to different posts, areas and shifts depending upon the needs of the operation.
  • Receives and processes new inmates; checks for proper commitment papers, conducts searches for contraband, physically assesses inmate for injuries or other health concerns, inventories personal property, escorts inmate through all intake functions and areas
  • Processes inmates through release, including walkouts, holds for other agencies, and suicidal inmates, upon receipt of special training.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or its equivalent.
  • Three years of successfully completed service as a Corrections Officer.
  • Must pass Corrections Officer Exam and successfully pass the AJA "Certified Jail Officer" test/program.
  • Completed and passed the Jail Academy Exam and passed and maintained firearms qualification.
  • Certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED.
  • Must possess/maintain an active telephone.
  • Must possess/maintain valid Missouri or Kansas Driver's License.
  • Must submit to and pass a police background check, drug screen, motor vehicle record check and physical examination.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!