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Applications remain on file for one year.
Benefits Offered at Newton County:
Benefits are offered to fulltime employees only.
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Vacation Leave
- Paid Holidays
Benefits are offered to fulltime employees only.
Patrol Deputy
$17.79 hourly pay rate.
Pay increase after successful 90-day probation period.
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance benefits available. CERF Retirement Plan.
Uniforms, equipment, duty gear, POST continuing education and patrol vehicle are provided*.
Responsibilities:
Maintain law and order and serve legal process of the courts by performing duties, including but not limited to; processing citizen complaints, documenting and writing reports on law violations, transporting prisoners, service of civil process, and overall general law enforcement in the County.
Requirements for applicants:
Reports to:
Shift Sergeant; Patrol Division Lieutenant
*in-county residency requirement for take home patrol vehicle
Two years of prior law enforcement experience is preferred but not necessary to apply.
Applications will be accepted until this posting is removed.
Any questions regarding this position may be forwarded to Patrol Lieutenant Trevor Williams - 417-451-8300
$17.79 hourly pay rate.
Pay increase after successful 90-day probation period.
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance benefits available. CERF Retirement Plan.
Uniforms, equipment, duty gear, POST continuing education and patrol vehicle are provided*.
Responsibilities:
Maintain law and order and serve legal process of the courts by performing duties, including but not limited to; processing citizen complaints, documenting and writing reports on law violations, transporting prisoners, service of civil process, and overall general law enforcement in the County.
Requirements for applicants:
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and reside in the State of Missouri
- Must possess high school diploma or GED
- Must possess current Missouri P.O.S.T. certification or equivalent from another state
- Must be able to work rotating 12-hour shifts
- Must meet vision, hearing and physical agility standards (WorkSTEPS®)
- Must possess a valid Missouri driver's license
- Be able to pass a reference and background investigation, which may include a polygraph/voice stress exam
- Be able to relocate within Newton County in a reasonable amount of time, as determined by the Sheriff
- All probationary deputies must successfully pass NCSO field training program
Reports to:
Shift Sergeant; Patrol Division Lieutenant
*in-county residency requirement for take home patrol vehicle
Two years of prior law enforcement experience is preferred but not necessary to apply.
Applications will be accepted until this posting is removed.
Any questions regarding this position may be forwarded to Patrol Lieutenant Trevor Williams - 417-451-8300
Corrections Officer [Female]
$13.75 starting hourly pay rate.
Pay increase after successful 90-day probation period.
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance benefits available. CERF Retirement Plan.
Uniforms and duty gear provided.
Applicants with a POST license can be commissioned after probationary period.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Reports to:
Immediate Supervisor; Corrections Corporal; Corrections Sergeant; Corrections Division Lieutenant
Requirements for applicants:
If you have previously applied for this position in the last 6 months, do not re-apply.
Applications will be accepted until this posting is removed.
Any questions regarding this position may be forwarded to Corrections Lieutenant Mike Barnett - 417-451-8311
$13.75 starting hourly pay rate.
Pay increase after successful 90-day probation period.
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance benefits available. CERF Retirement Plan.
Uniforms and duty gear provided.
Applicants with a POST license can be commissioned after probationary period.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Monitors and directs group and individual behavior among the inmates to prevent, control and resolve inmate problems or conflicts.
- Escorts and/or transports inmates to and from various activities within and outside the jail.
- Assists with the inmate admission, classification and release processes.
- Monitors and directs various inmate programs (e.g. recreation, visitation, etc.).
- Provides and summons assistance and aid for inmates while maintaining the safety and security of the facility.
- Dispenses authorized medications and administers first aid and CPR.
- Delivers meals, mail, supplies, etc., to the inmates.
- Maintains necessary financial records (e.g. cash accounts in inmate and canteen funds, bail, fines, etc.).
- Collects, maintains, and completes necessary records and reports (e.g. criminal history, medical screening, medication delivery, inmate activity, inmate property, fingerprints, photographs, visitor logs, incident and discipline reports, etc.).
- Searches and observes inmates, visitors, vendors, and others to ensure security.
- Inspects all jail areas to ensure adherence to all jail policies and procedures (e.g. sanitation, security, etc.) and ensures that these aspects of the jail operation are maintained.
- Acts as an unrestricted Deputy Sheriff in emergency situations such as riots, large scale civil disobedience, natural disasters and other situations as determined by the Sheriff.
- Demonstrates punctual and reliable attendance in accordance with designated work schedule.
- Complies with applicable safety rules, laws, and practices; uses proper safety equipment and procedures in all operations.
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Reports to:
Immediate Supervisor; Corrections Corporal; Corrections Sergeant; Corrections Division Lieutenant
Requirements for applicants:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- At least 18 years of age
- Must possess a high school diploma or GED
- Must meet vision, hearing and physical agility standards (WorkSTEPS®)
- Must possess a valid Missouri driver's license
- Be able to pass a reference and background investigation, which may include a polygraph/voice stress exam
- Able to work 12-hour shifts
- Experience is preferred but not necessary to apply.
If you have previously applied for this position in the last 6 months, do not re-apply.
Applications will be accepted until this posting is removed.
Any questions regarding this position may be forwarded to Corrections Lieutenant Mike Barnett - 417-451-8311
Cook (Part-Time)
$9.47 starting hourly pay rate.
This is a part-time position and health benefits are not offered.
May be required to work holidays and weekends.
Requirements:
Duties:
Preparation of meals for inmates, a basic knowledge of dietetics and nutrition, keeping kitchen and items clean and accounted for.
Perform additional duties as required.
Reports To:
Kitchen Manager; Asst. Kitchen Manager
Any questions regarding this position may be forwarded to Corrections Lieutenant Mike Barnett - 417-451-8311
$9.47 starting hourly pay rate.
This is a part-time position and health benefits are not offered.
May be required to work holidays and weekends.
Requirements:
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Clean criminal history/background
Duties:
Preparation of meals for inmates, a basic knowledge of dietetics and nutrition, keeping kitchen and items clean and accounted for.
Perform additional duties as required.
Reports To:
Kitchen Manager; Asst. Kitchen Manager
Any questions regarding this position may be forwarded to Corrections Lieutenant Mike Barnett - 417-451-8311
Applications will be accepted by e-mail, in person, mail, or fax 417-451-8352.
NCSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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