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Dakota County Sheriff's Office/Jail

Correctional Officer

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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.

$55,743 / year median in Nebraska

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

Correctional Officer Dakota County Sheriff's Office/Jail - 2.0 Dakota City, NE Job Details Full-time From $21.09 an hour 23 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Uniform allowance Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Military First aid CPR High school diploma or GED Driver's License Conflict management Security Full Job Description The Dakota County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for the position of Correctional Officer. Applicants must be 19 years of age or older, have a high school diploma or GED, possess a valid drivers license, able to pass a criminal background check, and able to work legally in the United States. Applicants for Correctional Officer must be able to work twelve hour shifts, days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants that successfully pass a background check will be invited to a written and physical test. Applications must be obtained from the Sheriff's Office, filled out and submitted.
Applications are available by:
-Calling the Dakota County Sheriff's Office at 402-987-2182 and requesting one be sent to you via mail, email or other electronic means. -Picking one up at the Dakota County Sheriff's Office located at 1601 Broadway St in Dakota City, NE in the Dakota County Jail Facility. Starting wages for the position is as follows:
Corrections Officer:
New Hire $21.09 per hour / $21.67 after 12 months of service.
Job Type:
Full-time Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $21.09 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Uniform allowance Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person