Female Jail Officer

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in the jailer profession with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office. Enclosed are materials for your review and completion.

Lateral Transfer: New employees who at the time of hire are currently certified Jail or Correctional Officer's may be eligible to start out at a higher wage based on training and experience.

To be eligible to take the physical fitness and written examination, your completed application must be submitted to the business office and include:

• A copy of your birth certificate
• Military form DD-214 (if applicable)
• Certified school transcripts
• Current photograph
• If any of these items cannot be submitted with your application by the deadline, you must advise in writing that they will be forwarded.

Physical Fitness and written testing will occur as we received qualified applicants.

The minimum standards for Marshall County Jailer applicants are as follows:

• Is 18 years of age or older.
• Is able to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Is of good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation including a fingerprint search conducted of local, state and national fingerprint files.
• Is not by reason of conscience or belief opposed to the use of force, when appropriate or necessary to fulfill the person's duties.
• Has the ability to perform the essential elements of the position as defined in department job specifications (including keyboard/computer skills and the ability to write reports).
• Is an appropriate candidate for employment as demonstrated by qualified psychological screening.
• Is in good physical condition and free of contagious diseases as certified by a physician.
• Has successfully completed, or is willing to complete, the State required jailer training within the first year of employment.
• Has a valid Iowa driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one by time of employment (there are additional specific requirements related to a person’s driving record).
• Resides, or is willing to reside, within a 40-mile radius of the Sheriff’s Office.
• Is not addicted to alcohol or drugs.
• Must be willing to submit to a polygraph examination, which will cover all areas of the

minimum qualifications. Go to www.marshallcountysheriff.com for application and testing standards.

Sincerely,

Major Patrick White

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $23.42 /hour

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.42 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23