Deputy Jailer

About us

Meade County Detention Center is a small business in Brandenburg, KY 40108. We are customer-centric and collaborative.

Our work environment includes:

• Relaxed atmosphere
• Food provided

Position Summary: Responsible for the care and custody of offenders in accordance with Kentucky Reform Statutes and Meade County Detention Center Policies.

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain discipline over offenders; admit and book offenders into the Detention Center; escort offenders to and from court or other required appointments; assist in the cleaning and sanitation of the Detention Center; keep records and make reports verbally and in writing. Under supervision, this position also supports the department by performing other work as assigned. This position requires shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays and is subject to call back with 24 hours if the needs of the facility require it.
• QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each essential duty with ease. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess a high School Diploma or equivalent or any combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid Kentucky Driver’s License. Felony or misdemeanor convictions, excluding traffic violations and/or minor convictions, may be used as a basis for denial of employment at the Jailer’s discretion. All applicants are subject to an extensive background check, pre-employment drug screen, and may be required to undergo psychological and/or other pre-employment testing. In addition, applicants must possess a high degree of integrity and be a sober, orderly and law-abiding citizen. Applicants may be submitted to random drug screenings, at any time, before and/or during employment. Individuals with histories of assault and/or sexual abuse will not be eligible for employment consideration.
• REASONING ABILITY: Deputies must be able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where some standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram or schedule form.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, deputies are regularly required to use hands to search and restrain. Deputies walk continuously throughout the detention center.

Deputies must regularly deal with offenders and therefore must have strength, mental and physical ability to deal with situations effectively.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Brandenburg, KY 40108 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Brandenburg, KY 40108: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $17