What are the responsibilities and job description for the Detention Officer position at Henry County Sheriff's Office?
The Henry County Detention Center is currently taking applications for full time Detention Officers.
If you have an interest in law enforcement, this is the perfect entry-level position for you! This job will give you experience in every aspect of law enforcement: transportation of inmates, handgun and shotgun quailifications, deescalation tactics, restraint procedures, legal aspects, medical emmergencies, general day-to-day operations of a law enforcement agency, and soo much more.
If you want to get ahead of your peers and add to your resume, then come join us. If you are 18 years old or older and are interested in a career in law enforcement, the Jail is the best place to start your career.
We work 12 hour shifts on dedicated crews. That means you have every other weekend off and the most days in a row you will be scheduled to work is 3. The county pays out 13 paid holidays per year and sick time accrues at 8 hours per month. you will recieve 40 hours of vacation time at your 1 year anniversary, with vacation time awarded increasing with years of service.
We train our officers, we build our officers resumes, and we contract sponsor officers to POST academy. if you are thinking about a career in law enforcement, come and get your feet wet with us.
Qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years old, have a valid driver’s license, high school diploma/GED and pass a background check.
Call (660) 885-7304 or 7307 for more information.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17
