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Detention Officer

Clay County Sheriff's Office (MO)
Liberty, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2025

Please visit our website https://www.sheriffclayco.org/careers to apply

**NEW SALARY OF $50,000/YEAR**

This is a civilian entry level position in our Detention Center. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.

Responsible for patrolling and supervising inmates inside the detention center, conducts periodic counts, searches inmates, intervenes during emergencies, and escorts/transports inmates. Previous military experience or corrections/security background preferred. Employee will work 12 hour shifts as assigned. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Starting Salary: $24.04/hour, $50,000/year plus uniform allowance and full benefits.

Must be able to work any shift assigned.
​7:00 am - 7:00 pm
7:00 pm - 7:00 am

Please visit our website https://www.sheriffclayco.org/careers to apply

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.03 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Night shift
  • Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000

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