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Job Opportunities Menu Job Opportunities Sign In Saving... Account could not be created. Please fix the errors to continue. Sign In All fields are required Create an account Username or Email Password Sign In Forgot username | Reset password Sign in with Google Sign in with Google. Opens in new tab Facebook Don't have an account? Create one . Already have an account? Sign In . User profile dropdown menu for Username Applications Inbox Profile Account Sign Out After clicking on this link you will be logged out and the page will be reloaded. Applications Inbox Profile Go to Background Investigation Account Sign Out After clicking on this link you will be logged out and the page will be reloaded. Welcome! Thanks for creating an account. Job Opportunities Job Opportunities powered by NEOGOV ® Correctional Officer Print Apply Correctional Officer Salary $64,650.24 - $80,812.80 Annually Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Full Time Job Number 2025-00080 Department SHF-Adult Correctional Opening Date 06/01/2026 Closing Date 6/15/2026 3:00 PM Central FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit SD Description Benefits Description Performs intermediate protective and human support service work ensuring the care and security of inmates at the county jail; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Jail Administrator, Assistant Jail Administrator, and jail sergeants or acting sergeants. Job Duties The duties of Correctional Officers will consist of, but not be limited to: Processing inmates into custody of institution, searching prisoners, taking charge of personal property; providing opportunity to call attorney or relative, advising on institutional rules and regulations; Operating specialized equipment; Patrolling jail area periodically to ensure security and maintain order; Supervising inmates during meals, exercise, work, recreation, and personal hygiene and related activities for conformance to institutional rules, regulations and procedures; Serving as turnkey in admitting visitors, attorneys, police officers, and bondsmen; Supervising the work of inmate workers; Attending to special needs of prisoners and attempting to resolve individual problems, if possible; Escorting inmates within the confines of the jail as required; Preparing and maintaining detailed manual and computerized records on inmates; Ensuring the care and maintenance of living quarters and recreational facilities used by inmates; Performing laundry duty as assigned; Arranging visits, inspecting items brought into the jail, checking incoming and outgoing mail; Overseeing the serving of meals to inmates; Distributing and administering medications as prescribed; Maintain a clean workspace Staffing the control room of the jail when needed; Performing related tasks as required or directed. Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by courses in CPR and first aid.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
: Possession of all qualifications for this position as required by Dubuque County and the State of Iowa. Must satisfactorily complete an initial several week jail training program, an initial 40-hour jail training program within 1 year of hire at the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy, and 20 hour annual continuing jail education and other department training as required. Satisfactory driving record and possession of a valid Driver's License.
Must be authorized to work in the United States. Dubuque County does not sponsor work visas or provide immigration sponsorship.
Supplemental Information Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
General knowledge of the security, rules, regulations, and procedures of the institution; some knowledge of the practices of modern penology as related to the supervision and care of persons under institutionalized restraint; some knowledge of basic principles of human psychology; ability to enforce institutional rules firmly and fairly; ability to detect potential behavior problems of inmates; ability to detect the early symptoms of common health problems; ability to carry out oral and written directions accurately; ability to supervise the activities of large groups of inmates; ability to prepare records and reports.
