Detention Officer

About the

JobJob Description:

Wagoner County Detention Officer. Are you looking for a start to a law enforcement career?

Position Overview:

The Wagoner County Detention Center is looking for leaders ready to grow in a career with nearly limitless opportunities. Our Detention Officers make great money while helping at-risk populations better their lives while strengthening their communities. This is an entry-level job that provides on-site job training and development. Our Detention Officers contribute to the safety and well-being of their communities through the care and custody of the offenders in our secure, safe facility. Detention officers learn skills that translate to other types of law enforcement jobs. An excellent starting point for people wanting to start a law enforcement career.

Requirements:

Must be at least U.S. Citizen. Have a High School Diploma or GED. Have a valid Driver's License - Insurable Driving Record. Must pass a background investigation and No felony convictions, also pass a drug screen. No Domestic Violence records. Good moral character. Available to work shifts - 24/7 operation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Receive and process inmates into the custody of the institution; search prisoners to take charge of personal property. Supervise and control inmate behavior while performing various tasks completed during the daily operation of the detention center. Follow and enforce all detention center rules and regulations.

Excellent benefits include:

Paid time off. (vacation, sick, and personal). $3000 monthly starting pay (probation) up to $3780 monthly. Fully paid health benefits like dental, vision, life insurance, and medical. 20-year OPERS retirement.

About Wagoner County Sheriff's Office:

As a division of the Wagoner County Sheriff's Office, the Wagoner County Jail is devoted to safeguarding our community, inmates, and staff. All individuals will be treated in a safe, humane, and fair manner. Detention staff will be professional and responsive to Citizen's concerns. Our hope is that those who pass through the Wagoner County Jail will re-enter the community as more productive and responsible citizens.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$3,000.00 - $3,780.00 per month

Benefits:

Employee assistance program Life insurance Military leave Paid time off Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person