The Boone County Sheriff’s Office, located in Columbia, MO, is looking for a Detention Officer.
As a Boone County Detention Officer, you'll play a vital role in maintaining a safe, secure, and professional environment for staff, detainees, and the community. Working as part of a dedicated team, responsibilities will include:
Responsibilities:
- Interacts face-to-face with detainees
- Ensures the safety of staff, detainees, and the public by directing and controlling detainee movement inside and outside the facility
- Monitors and documents detainee activities
- Oversees the intake and release processes
- Manages visitations
- Logs and prepares various detainee records
- Transports detainees as needed
- Enforces facility regulations
- Assists in maintaining facility security
For a complete list of job duties and essential functions, see the full job description linked below.
Status: Full-time, non-exempt, benefited
Working hours: Positions are available with 8- and 12-hour shifts, offering a variety of scheduling options to fit your needs.
Working Environment: The role requires working in a correctional facility setting, often in close proximity to inmates, with exposure to security risks, varied work hours, and potential for physical activity. Officers must be prepared for both routine duties and crisis situations.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED.
- No felony convictions.
- Must pass a medical examination, psychological assessment, a pre-employment drug screen, and an FBI fingerprint background check
- Must meet additional minimum qualifications as stated in the current job description, which can be found at: https://www.showmeboone.com/hr/common/pdf/job-desc/36-403300-SH-Detention-Officer.pdf
Hourly Pay Rate: $25.88/hour. Shift differential of $1.50 or $2.00 per hour for shifts that start after 6pm weekdays, all shifts on weekends, and all shifts on county holidays.
Visit our website and apply at: http://www.bcsojobs.com, or if you have questions, complete our recruiter contact form.
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Benefit-eligible employees receive (on day one):
- Paid vacation
- 14 paid holidays
- Enrollment in the County Employees Retirement Fund, and two matching deferred compensation plans
- 100% County paid or low-cost employee health insurance premium options
- 100% County paid employee dental premiums
- Subsidized dependent premiums
- County Paid long-term disability and life insurance
- Boone County is a Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer.
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is a nationally recognized law enforcement agency and the only sheriff’s office in Missouri to hold dual national accreditations from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) for law enforcement operations and the National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO) for jail operations.
We are committed to professional excellence, innovation, and employee development. Since 2015, we have provided training to law enforcement agencies across the region. In 2024, we assumed operation of the local law enforcement academy and opened a new Regional Training Center to expand training opportunities for area agencies.
We also invest in our employees by offering competitive pay, excellent benefits, and long-term career opportunities. To further support our workforce, we are developing an employee childcare center, expected to open in fall 2026, with extended hours to accommodate shift work.
If you're looking for a meaningful career with an organization dedicated to public service, innovation, and supporting its employees, we encourage you to apply.
APPLICANTS MUST APPLY HERE: http://www.bcsojobs.com
Find out more about working for Boone County here: https://youtu.be/xCtE48jgaV4
Boone County has been in the business of serving and protecting our citizens since our founding in 1820. From the beginning, our mission has been to ensure everyone is provided a safe and thriving community through the hard work and dedication of our nearly 500 employees. Our employees work every day to make sure our roads are safe, our communities are protected, and that all who vote, do business, and live in Boone County can rely on our programs and services.
Columbia, MO is a thriving college town and the cultural hub of mid-Missouri, hosting popular events such as the True/False Film Festival, and a diverse art, music, and restaurant scene. Columbia is the fourth most populous and fastest-growing city in Missouri with an estimated 126,254 residents in 2020. Resting upon the forested hills and rolling prairies of Mid-Missouri near the Missouri River valley, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the surrounding Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, Mark Twain National Forest, and Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge, in addition to hiking over 278 miles of our local trails! Many popular destinations are a short drive away, including the Capitol of Jefferson City, the Lake of the Ozarks, Saint Louis, and Kansas City all within a two-hour drive or less.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.88 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
