Jail Officer Position

• Full-Time
• Posted: December 5, 2024
• Closes: January 3, 2025

Job Summary

The Jones County Jail Administrator is now accepting applications for the position of jail officer. This is a full-time position that includes the county benefits package. Starting pay $21.01 hour with continual step raises.

Job Qualifications

Qualified applicants must be at least 18 years of age; have a high school diploma or equivalent; be able to work various hours Monday-Sunday and holidays; is of good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation; 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; able to follow jail policy and procedures; be able to read and write the English language; possess a valid driver’s license; computer knowledge preferred;

Additional Information

Applications may be picked up at the Jones County Sheriff’s Office (basement of courthouse) OR downloaded off the Jones County Iowa website – www.jonescountyiowa.gov.  Click Employment in the upper right hand corner of the opening page - select Jones County Employment Application on the next page.  Submit completed application, resume and cover letter via ONE of the following three methods:

Return Application To

Deliver: In-Person to the Jones County Sheriff's Office Mail: Jones County Sheriff's Office, 500 W Main St, Anamosa IA 52205 Email: sarah.tate@jonescountyiowa.gov Emails must include "Jail Application" in the subject line. Application deadline Friday, January 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - No Exceptions!