Full-Time Correctional Officer

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Date Posted: On-Going

Application Deadline: Open until filled 

Starting Salary Range

$23.32-$24.16 per hour

This position will also be eligible for Clay County’s benefit package, along with opportunities for career development and personal growth.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma
  • At least 18 years of age 
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license 
  • Must successfully complete a background investigation and physical agility test 

Additional Information 

  • If you are an eligible military veteran and wish to claim Veteran’s Preference, you must present a legible photocopy of your DD214 form to the Office of Human Resources. All veterans who are certified will be considered for appointment.
  • Criminal history and/or driver’s license checks will be conducted for all positions within Law Enforcement and other relevant county positions.

Duties and Essential Functions

The listed examples may not include all the duties performed by all positions in this class. 

  • Booking and processing all persons admitted to the jail;
  • Well-being checks, and conduct area searches.
  • Provide meals, clothing, programs, and medication to the inmates.
  • Maintain security and safety for the Correctional Facility.

Full-time Correctional Staff have Day and Night shifts 7:00-7:00 that rotate every 4 months.

Clay County is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer


Clay County provides all eligible employees these great benefits:

  • Paid Vacation Time  - 12 days per year (increases with longevity)
  • Paid Sick Leave – 12 days per year
  • Paid Holidays – 11.5 per year
  • Paid Single Health Insurance Plans
  • Paid Single Dental Insurance
  • Paid Life Insurance
  • County Contribution into the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)

Additional benefits offered to eligible Clay County employees:

  • Family Health Insurance Plans
  • Vision Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance   
  • Supplemental Life Insurance for Spouse
  • Life Insurance for Dependents
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Cancer Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Wellness Plans
  • Deferred Compensation Plans