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Kansas Peace Officers Association

Detention Deputy, Butler County Sheriffs Office

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What they do

A Correctional Officer, Detention Officer, or Jailer supervises people being held in correctional facilities, including those awaiting trial, in detention, and inmates who are serving sentences. Maintains order and security within a jail or prison, conducts inspections and searches, enforces regulations, and supervises activities and visits.

$56,898 / year median in Kansas

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Summary Detention Deputy, Butler County Sheriff's OfficeDetention Deputy, Butler County Sheriff's Office The Butler County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for the position of
DETENTION DEPUTY
for the Butler County Detention Facility. This is a full time, 12 hour shift position.

The Butler County Detention Facility is an approximately 235 bed facility located in El Dorado, KS. In addition to housing local inmates, the Butler County Detention Facility also provides inmate housing for surrounding counties, US Marshal Service, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The Detention Deputy is responsible for the daily management of inmates in a direct supervision environment while maintaining safety and security therein. Duties include, but are not limited to, documenting and maintaining records of inmate activities, addressing inmate requests, performing security checks, identifying and responding to safety/ security concerns, and conflict resolution.
POSITION TYPE
Full TimeSALARY:
The current salary range is $22.82 to $31.95 hourlyDeputies are eligible for a $1000 bonus upon the successful completion of training and 6 month evaluation, $500 at the completion of 9 months of service, and $500 at the completion of 12 months of service.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
No experience is required, although selected candidates are expected to achieve a level of proficiency within 6 months18 years of age or olderHigh School Diploma or GEDCurrently possess or be able to obtain a valid KS Driver License upon selectionAbility to pass a written test, physical course, background investigation, drug screen and lie detector exam
CONTACT:
Lieutenant Dillon Ryan (316-322-4160) for question related to the position.#J-18808-Ljbffr Job Description Detention Deputy, Butler County Sheriff's OfficeDetention Deputy, Butler County Sheriff's Office The Butler County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for the position of
DETENTION DEPUTY
for the Butler County Detention Facility. This is a full time, 12 hour shift position.

The Butler County Detention Facility is an approximately 235 bed facility located in El Dorado, KS. In addition to housing local inmates, the Butler County Detention Facility also provides inmate housing for surrounding counties, US Marshal Service, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The Detention Deputy is responsible for the daily management of inmates in a direct supervision environment while maintaining safety and security therein. Duties include, but are not limited to, documenting and maintaining records of inmate activities, addressing inmate requests, performing security checks, identifying and responding to safety/ security concerns, and conflict resolution.
POSITION TYPE
Full TimeSALARY:
The current salary range is $22.82 to $31.95 hourlyDeputies are eligible for a $1000 bonus upon the successful completion of training and 6 month evaluation, $500 at the completion of 9 months of service, and $500 at the completion of 12 months of service.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
No experience is required, although selected candidates are expected to achieve a level of proficiency within 6 months18 years of age or olderHigh School Diploma or GEDCurrently possess or be able to obtain a valid KS Driver License upon selectionAbility to pass a written test, physical course, background investigation, drug screen and lie detector exam
CONTACT:
Lieutenant Dillon Ryan (316-322-4160) for question related to the position.#J-18808-Ljbffr